CO HB 1309
enactedAbuse in Cases of Separation
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did CO HB 1309 pass?
Yes. CO HB 1309 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-27): Governor Signed
What is CO HB 1309 about?
The act clarifies that, for the purposes of the 'Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act', domestic violence includes specified acts or threatened acts of harm or property damage against a family or household member; and clarifies that the conduct in the definition of domestic violence is domestic violence regardless of whether it constitutes a criminal offense. A person's protective behaviors do not constitute domestic violence. For purposes of determining the allocation of parental responsibilities based on the best interests of the child, the act requires that for any evidence submitted to the court concerning whether a party has committed domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or sexual assault that resulted in the conception of a child, the court may consider any relevant and admissible evidence, and the court shall make findings on the record by a preponderance of the evidence whether the party has committed domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or sexual assault that resulted in the conception of a child. If the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that a party has committed domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or sexual assault that resulted in the conception of a child, the act outlines the considerations that the court must undertake when determining decision-making responsibility and parenting time. Under current law, prior to a court ordering a party accused of domestic violence or child abuse to take steps to improve a relationship with a protected party, a mental health professional who is approved by the domestic violence offender management board must verify the accused party's behavior. Instead, the act requires that the accused party participate in treatment with a mental health professional who holds a master's or doctoral degree and a mental health professional license and has specialized training and expertise in treating survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence and child abuse and the effects of domestic violence and child abuse.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors CO HB 1309?
K. Wallace, T. Story, M. Froelich are the primary sponsors of CO HB 1309, joined by 18 cosponsors.
Description
The act clarifies that, for the purposes of the 'Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act', domestic violence includes specified acts or threatened acts of harm or property damage against a family or household member; and clarifies that the conduct in the definition of domestic violence is domestic violence regardless of whether it constitutes a criminal offense. A person's protective behaviors do not constitute domestic violence. For purposes of determining the allocation of parental responsibilities based on the best interests of the child, the act requires that for any evidence submitted to the court concerning whether a party has committed domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or sexual assault that resulted in the conception of a child, the court may consider any relevant and admissible evidence, and the court shall make findings on the record by a preponderance of the evidence whether the party has committed domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or sexual assault that resulted in the conception of a child. If the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that a party has committed domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or sexual assault that resulted in the conception of a child, the act outlines the considerations that the court must undertake when determining decision-making responsibility and parenting time. Under current law, prior to a court ordering a party accused of domestic violence or child abuse to take steps to improve a relationship with a protected party, a mental health professional who is approved by the domestic violence offender management board must verify the accused party's behavior. Instead, the act requires that the accused party participate in treatment with a mental health professional who holds a master's or doctoral degree and a mental health professional license and has specialized training and expertise in treating survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence and child abuse and the effects of domestic violence and child abuse.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
- Introduced
- 2026-03-02
- Latest action
- 2026-05-27 — Governor Signed
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- K. Wallacesponsor
- T. Storysponsor
- M. Froelichsponsor
- T. Exumcosponsor
- L. Cuttercosponsor
- J. Colemancosponsor
- J. Amabilecosponsor
- J. Willfordcosponsor
- E. Sirotacosponsor
- G. Rydincosponsor
- J. Marchmancosponsor
- K. Nguyencosponsor
- M. Lindsaycosponsor
- S. Liedercosponsor
- L. Goldsteincosponsor
- M. Durancosponsor
- C. Cliffordcosponsor
- K. Browncosponsor
- M. Rutinelcosponsor
- W. Lindstedtcosponsor
- C. Kippcosponsor
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2026-05-27
Governor Signed
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2026-05-21
Signed by the Speaker of the House
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2026-05-21
Signed by the President of the Senate
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2026-05-21
Sent to the Governor
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2026-05-13
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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2026-05-13
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
2026-05-12
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
2026-05-11
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
2026-05-07
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
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2026-05-07
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
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2026-05-06
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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2026-05-05
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
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2026-05-05
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
2026-03-31
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
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2026-03-02
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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Votes
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C).
2026-03-31 · fail · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Jennifer Bacon: no
- Chad Clifford: no
- Cecelia Espenoza: no
- Ava Flanell: yes
- Lorena Garcia: no
- Rebecca Keltie: yes
- Scott Slaugh: yes
- Matt Soper: yes
- Yara Zokaie: excused
- Michael Carter: no
- Javier Mabrey: no
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
2026-03-31 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (1)
- Yara Zokaie: excused
Refer House Bill 26-1309, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-03-31 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Jennifer Bacon: yes
- Chad Clifford: yes
- Cecelia Espenoza: yes
- Ava Flanell: no
- Lorena Garcia: yes
- Rebecca Keltie: no
- Scott Slaugh: no
- Matt Soper: no
- Yara Zokaie: yes
- Michael Carter: no
- Javier Mabrey: yes
Adopt amendment L.004
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (1)
- Chris Richardson: excused
Adopt amendment L.005
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (1)
- Chris Richardson: excused
Refer House Bill 26-1309, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Andrew Boesenecker: yes
- Scott Bottoms: no
- Junie Joseph: yes
- Karen McCormick: yes
- Chris Richardson: excused
- Rick Taggart: no
- Brianna Titone: yes
- Elizabeth Velasco: yes
- Yara Zokaie: yes
- Emily Sirota: yes
- Kyle Brown: yes
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment D).
2026-05-07 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (5)
- William Lindstedt: yes
- Larry Liston: excused
- Lynda Zamora Wilson: no
- Tom Sullivan: yes
- Katie Wallace: yes
Refer House Bill 26-1309, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-05-07 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (5)
- William Lindstedt: yes
- Larry Liston: excused
- Lynda Zamora Wilson: no
- Tom Sullivan: yes
- Katie Wallace: yes
BILL
2026-05-13 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (36)
- Amabile: yes
- Baisley: no
- Ball: yes
- Benavidez: yes
- Bridges: yes
- Bright: no
- Carson: no
- Catlin: no
- Cutter: yes
- Danielson: yes
- Daugherty: yes
- Exum: yes
- Frizell: no
- Gonzales J.: yes
- Hinrichsen: yes
- Jodeh: yes
- Kipp: yes
- Kirkmeyer: no
- Kolker: yes
- Lindstedt: yes
- Liston: no
- Marchman: yes
- Mullica: yes
- Pelton B.: no
- Pelton R.: no
- Rich: no
- Roberts: yes
- Rodriguez: yes
- Simpson: no
- Snyder: yes
- Sullivan: yes
- Wallace: yes
- Weissman: yes
- Zamora Wilson: no
- Coleman: yes
- President: yes
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