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Guardianship for Incapacitated Adults

It became law on May 29, 2026.

CO HB 1100 · House Bill · 2026A

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Became law
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Sponsors
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Latest action
May 29, 2026

What it does

The act establishes a bill of rights for adults subject to guardianship (ward) and details what decisions a court may authorize a guardian to make on behalf of a ward.     The act updates the duties of a guardian to include a duty to notify the ward at least 30 days before the ward is permanently moved to a nursing home, mental health institution, or other facility that restricts the ward's ability to leave the facility or have visitors.     On or before November 1, 2027, and November 1, 2028, the act requires the state court administrator's office to submit a report detailing the fiscal impact of this act on the judicial department to the joint budget committee, the senate judiciary…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    May 29, 2026

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