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ColoradoHB26-11892026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Uniform Community Property Disposition Death Act

Sponsored By: Cecelia Espenoza (Democratic), Marc Snyder (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Broader community-property rules for Colorado real estate

Beginning August 12, 2026, more Colorado real estate falls under community property rules at death. It covers property in Colorado that was bought with community funds or is traceable to community property under the law of the state where the decedent or surviving spouse lived when it was acquired, or when it later became community property. This applies even if the person who died did not live in Colorado. Rent, income, profits, and increases in value from that Colorado property are also covered. These rules can strengthen a surviving spouse’s share and estate rights.

When Colorado community-property changes start

The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. the day after the 90‑day period following the legislature’s adjournment (example: August 12, 2026, if adjournment is May 13, 2026). If a referendum petition is filed in that window, the law or the parts challenged do not start unless voters approve them at the November 2026 election. If approved, those parts start on the date the governor officially declares the results.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/13/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/24/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/18/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/3/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    3/2/2026House

  11. House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/25/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

    2/9/2026House

Bill Text

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