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CO SB013

CO SB013
Exclude Cohabitation from Elements of Bigamy


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
Passed
03/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONCERNING COHABITATION AS A MEANS TO COMMIT THE OFFENSE OF BIGAMY.

AI Summary

This bill amends Colorado law to clarify the definition of bigamy by removing cohabitation as a standalone act that can constitute bigamy, meaning simply living with someone while already married or in a civil union will no longer be considered bigamy in itself. Previously, the law included "cohabits" as an action that, along with marrying or entering into a civil union, could lead to a bigamy charge if done while already married or in a civil union. The bill also repeals a section of the law that defined terms related to bigamy, as these definitions are now implicitly addressed by the changes to the main bigamy statute.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 03/26/2026)

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