Subsidy Limits in Assistance Programs for Children HB26-1373
Summary
Colorado HB26-1373 proposes reducing monthly subsidy payment reimbursement percentages for child welfare services provider contracts. The bill specifies new limits for the adoption assistance program and relative guardianship assistance program applicable to contracts taking effect July 1, 2026 or later. The Joint Budget Committee is sponsoring the bill, which also reduces an existing appropriation.
What changed
HB26-1373 introduces reduced monthly subsidy payment reimbursement limits for child welfare services provider contracts under the adoption assistance program and relative guardianship assistance program. The bill establishes new percentage caps applicable to contracts that take effect on or after July 1, 2026. The legislation also reduces an existing appropriation as part of the changes.
Child welfare services providers operating in Colorado should monitor this bill as it progresses through the legislature. For providers with contracts or renewals effective July 1, 2026 or later, the reduced reimbursement percentages may affect program funding and service delivery costs. The Joint Budget Committee sponsorship indicates this is a fiscal measure affecting state spending on child welfare programs.
What to do next
- Monitor HB26-1373 legislative progress through Colorado General Assembly
- Review current provider contract terms and subsidy percentages for potential impact
- Assess financial implications for contracts taking effect July 1, 2026 or later
Archived snapshot
Apr 13, 2026GovPing captured this document from the original source. If the source has since changed or been removed, this is the text as it existed at that time.
HB26-1373
Subsidy Limits in Assistance Programs for Children
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Children & Domestic Matters Human Services |
Concerning reducing monthly subsidy reimbursement percentages for child welfare services provider contracts, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
Joint Budget Committee. The bill specifies monthly subsidy payment reimbursement limits for the adoption assistance program and the relative guardianship assistance program that apply to contracts that take effect July 1, 2026, or later.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Kyle Brown
Representative
Emily Sirota
Senator
Judy Amabile
Senator
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Committees
House
Share:
If you require reasonable accessibility accommodation to access this content, please email accessibility@coleg.gov.
Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | Reengrossed | |
| 04/09/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 04/02/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | |
| 04/03/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1373 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Date | Calendar | Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/11/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/10/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/09/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/08/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/07/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/02/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. K. Brown | Rep. E. Sirota
Sen. J. Amabile | Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)
Quick Links
Named provisions
Related changes
Get daily alerts for CO Legislature Bill Search
Daily digest delivered to your inbox.
Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Source
About this page
Every important government, regulator, and court update from around the world. One place. Real-time. Free. Our mission
Source document text, dates, docket IDs, and authority are extracted directly from CO Legislature.
The summary, classification, recommended actions, deadlines, and penalty information are AI-generated from the original text and may contain errors. Always verify against the source document.
Classification
Who this affects
Taxonomy
Browse Categories
Get alerts for this source
We'll email you when CO Legislature Bill Search publishes new changes.
Subscribed!
Optional. Filters your digest to exactly the updates that matter to you.