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CO HB 1131

died on adjournment

Custody of Pet Animals

Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did CO HB 1131 pass?

No. CO HB 1131 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-05-14): House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

What is CO HB 1131 about?

The bill gives the courts authority to make determinations for the care and custody of pet animals in proceedings for dissolution of marriage and legal separation. The bill permits a court to issue an emergency protection order concerning the custody and care of a pet animal.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Who sponsors CO HB 1131?

A. Valdez is the primary sponsor of CO HB 1131.

Description

The bill gives the courts authority to make determinations for the care and custody of pet animals in proceedings for dissolution of marriage and legal separation. The bill permits a court to issue an emergency protection order concerning the custody and care of a pet animal.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Introduced
2026-02-04
Latest action
2026-05-14 — House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • A. Valdezsponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-14

    House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

  2. 2026-02-24

    House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-02-04

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

    introduction

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Documents

Votes

  • Refer House Bill 26-1131 to the Committee on Appropriations.

    2026-02-24 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (11)
    • Jennifer Bacon: yes
    • Chad Clifford: yes
    • Cecelia Espenoza: no
    • Ava Flanell: no
    • Lorena Garcia: yes
    • Rebecca Keltie: no
    • Scott Slaugh: no
    • Matt Soper: no
    • Yara Zokaie: yes
    • Michael Carter: yes
    • Javier Mabrey: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1131

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