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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 aid for Medicaid and assistance families

Beginning August 12, 2026, the state helps pay for funeral, cremation, burial, or natural reduction for deceased public or medical assistance recipients. Payment happens only after a check shows the estate and legally responsible family do not have enough money, and only if funds are available. Counties pay funeral providers directly. The law caps total combined reasonable charges at $2,500 and caps the public death benefit at $1,500. The state reimburses counties 80% for Aid to the Needy Disabled and Colorado Works cases, and 100% for Old Age Pension cases. If funding runs short, the state may lower the benefit level, and counties are only responsible up to that level. Providers must use an agreement form before payment to keep charges and contributions within the cap.

Family contributions and funeral resource rules

Beginning August 12, 2026, family and friends may contribute to funeral costs without losing eligibility. Their gifts count toward the $2,500 cap on combined reasonable charges but do not block public payment. Contributions from legally responsible family are allowed if their resources are above SSI resource limits and are deducted from the charges. The law also defines what counts as a resource, like a final resting place worth over $2,000. Donated graves or resting places do not count as resources.

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

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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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