HB 1373: Subsidy Limits in Assistance Programs for Children - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 4 edits · May 21, 2026

MODERATE

This final version of the bill codifies changes to child welfare subsidy reimbursement rates that were previously in draft form, establishing specific percentage caps based on the age of the youth. It also adds a safety clause to justify the spending adjustments and clarifies the effective date of the funding reductions.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on reducing state reimbursement percentages for adoption and relative guardianship assistance contracts effective July 1, 2026, but now includes formal legislative language required for the act to become law.

REQUIREMENT

Added a 'Safety Clause' to declare that the act is necessary for the state's well-being, a standard requirement for the bill to be signed into law.

TIMELINE

Changed the header status from 'Rerevised' to 'Final Act' and updated the effective date language to confirm the act takes effect upon passage, with specific conditions for the funding section.

TECHNICAL

Added a note instructing readers to consult legislative status sheets to verify the Governor's signature, replacing the draft-specific '3rd Reading' header.

FISCAL

Formalized the specific dollar amounts for reducing general fund, cash funds, and federal fund appropriations in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Revised → Rerevised · 2 edits · Apr 16, 2026

MINOR

The bill's header was updated from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised' to reflect that it now includes all amendments adopted in the Second House. A new date stamp was added indicating the bill is at the 3rd Reading Unamended in the Senate as of April 16, 2026.

TIMELINE

Added a specific date stamp (April 16, 2026) and reading status (3rd Reading Unamended) to track the bill's legislative progress.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document status label from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised' to indicate a new version containing all adopted amendments.

Reengrossed → Revised · 3 edits · Apr 15, 2026

MINOR

The bill was renumbered and its title was updated to include a new requirement for the state to notify families about reimbursement changes. The most significant policy change is the addition of a mandate requiring the Department of Human Services to create and distribute a standardized notice to families receiving services by June 15, 2026, explaining how the reimbursement rates are changing. The existing financial adjustments and eligibility percentages for relative guardianship assistance remain unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include a new administrative requirement for public notification regarding financial changes, rather than just setting the financial rules themselves.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for the state to create and distribute a standardized notice to families by June 15, 2026, informing them of changes to subsidy reimbursement rates.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to reflect the new notification requirement, and the document header was changed from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised'.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the text layout and line breaks throughout the document.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Apr 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill's title was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to reflect that it now includes all amendments adopted during the House of Introduction. The bill summary was revised to clarify that the current text represents the 3rd Reading Unamended version, with a future summary to be released if the bill passes. The sponsor list was updated to include a new co-sponsor, and the legislative session details were adjusted.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to accurately reflect the inclusion of all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction.

The bill summary note was updated to specify that the current text is the 3rd Reading Unamended version and to indicate when a new summary for the reengrossed version will be available.

A new co-sponsor, Taggart, was added to the House sponsorship list.

Introduced → Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 9, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its engrossed version, meaning it has passed both the House and Senate with all amendments incorporated. The primary change is the addition of a '2nd Reading Unamended' stamp, indicating the bill was approved by the House without further changes at that stage. The bill's substantive content regarding subsidy limits for adoption and relative guardianship assistance remains unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; this is a procedural update reflecting its legislative journey.

TIMELINE

Added a stamp indicating the bill was approved on the second reading in the House without amendments.

TECHNICAL

Updated the header from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' to reflect the bill's current status in the legislative process.

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