Colorado Bill HB26-1142: Child Advocacy Center Definition and Civil Immunity

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1142 proposes to amend the definition of "child advocacy center" and establish civil immunity for its board members, staff, and volunteers acting in good faith. It also permits certain entities to share information relevant to child maltreatment cases.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1142, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to redefine "child advocacy center" and grant civil immunity to its board members, staff, and volunteers for actions taken in good faith during the performance of their duties. Additionally, the bill aims to facilitate the sharing of information among specific entities when it pertains to the protection of a child involved in a maltreatment case.

This legislation, if passed, will impact how child advocacy centers operate and interact with other entities involved in child protection. Compliance officers should monitor the bill's progress through the legislative process, particularly its committee reviews and potential passage dates. While no immediate compliance actions are required, understanding the scope of the definition change and the parameters of civil immunity will be crucial for relevant organizations. The bill is currently "Under Consideration" and has upcoming scheduled meetings.

What to do next

Monitor the legislative progress of Bill HB26-1142.
Review the final text of the bill upon passage for specific operational changes.
Update internal policies regarding information sharing and staff conduct if the bill becomes law.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1142

Child Advocacy Centers

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Children & Domestic Matters |
Concerning child advocacy centers in cases of child maltreatment.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

The bill amends the definition of "child advocacy center" and establishes civil immunity for a board member, staff member, or volunteer of a child advocacy center that arises from the performance of the board member's, staff member's, or volunteer's duties if the board member's, staff member's, or volunteer's acts are in good faith.

The bill allows certain entities to share information under certain circumstances that is relevant to the protection of a child that is the subject of a child maltreatment case. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Rick Taggart
Representative

Andrew Boesenecker
Senator

Dylan Roberts
Senator

Matt Ball

Committees

House

Health & Human Services

Senate

Health & Human Services

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Wed

Mar 18

Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage - Consent Calendar

9:00 AM Senate Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/17/2026 | Revised | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 02/20/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/04/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/19/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | PDF |
| 02/10/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1142 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1142, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/23/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 62 AYE 0 NO 3 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/20/2026 | L.003 | Second Reading | Passed [*] | PDF |
| 02/18/2026 | L.001 | HOU Health & Human Services | Passed [] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/12/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/26/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 02/23/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/20/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 02/18/2026 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. A. Boesenecker | Rep. R. Taggart

Sen. M. Ball | Sen. D. Roberts

Sponsor

Rep. C. Espenoza

Co-Sponsor