Bill > HB1244

This bill modifies Colorado's Welcome, Reception, and Integration Grant Program by changing the definition of "migrant" and adjusting grant recipient requirements. Specifically, the bill removes the current language that defines a migrant as someone who has arrived in the United States within the past year and instead extends this timeframe to three years. The bill requires grant recipients to prioritize migrants who have arrived in the United States within the past three years when providing services. These services can include various support programs aimed at helping new migrants integrate into the community. The change means that community-based organizations receiving state grants will now focus on supporting migrants who have been in the country for up to three years, rather than just one year, potentially providing a broader range of assistance to recent immigrants who do not qualify for federal support services or refugee resettlement benefits.