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ColoradoSB26-1102026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Revised Public Assistance Final Disposition Expense Terms

Sponsored By: Carlos Barron (Republican), Gretchen Rydin (Democratic), Kyle Mullica (Democratic), Scott Bright (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Human Services

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Funeral help for low-income families has limits

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado replaces death reimbursements with a death benefit for deceased public or medical assistance recipients. Counties can pay providers directly when the estate and legally responsible family members cannot cover reasonable funeral or final-disposition costs. The benefit is capped at $1,500; total provider charges above $2,500 mean no benefit is paid. The deceased person's income and resources count toward costs. Legally responsible people must contribute only from resources above federal Supplemental Security Income limits, without dropping below those limits. Gifts from others do not block aid; gifts and required family contributions offset the $2,500 maximum combined charges. For a final resting place, the amount paid above $2,000 counts as a personal resource; a donated resting place does not count. Social Security lump-sum death benefits are not automatically deducted. Before providers are paid, a final agreement on charges and contributions must be signed using the state's form.

State funding sets limits on funeral aid

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado repays counties 80% of death benefits for aid to the needy disabled and Colorado Works recipients. It repays 100% for old age pension recipients; these are county reimbursements, not extra family payments. If state funding is insufficient, the state must lower benefits, and counties owe nothing beyond the reduced level. The state must review benefit levels yearly to assess whether they cover funeral, cremation, burial, or natural reduction services.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Carlos Barron

    Republican • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 122 • No: 0

House vote • 3/24/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 65 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-110 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-110 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/20/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/8/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/7/2026House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/24/2026House

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

    3/23/2026House

  7. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/18/2026House

  8. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    3/3/2026House

  10. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/2/2026Senate

  11. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/25/2026Senate

  12. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    2/11/2026Senate

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