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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill repeals provisions related to the guardianship of an incapacitated person and enacts provisions related to the guardianship of an incapacitated person drafted by the uniform law commission as part of the "Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act". The bill provides guidance for guardians and clarifies how appointees must make decisions on behalf of a person under guardianship. The bill encourages the use of protective arrangements and less restrictive alternatives instead of guardianship if a person's needs can be met with support services and technology. The bill establishes a bill of rights for adults subject to guardianship and expands the procedural rights for respondents in guardianship proceedings. The bill provides for visitation and communication rights for individuals subject to guardianship or conservatorship. This includes a limitation on a guardian's ability to prevent communication, visitation, or interactions between a person subject to guardianship and a third party. The bill prohibits courts from establishing full guardianship if a limited guardianship would meet the respondent's needs, requires a petitioner seeking full guardianship to provide support to justify full guardianship, and requires courts to provide findings to support the imposition of full guardianship.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Guardianship for Incapacitated Adults," aims to modernize and improve the legal framework for guardianship of adults in Colorado by adopting provisions from the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act. Key changes include establishing a bill of rights for adults under guardianship, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and retain as many rights as possible. The bill emphasizes the use of less restrictive alternatives, such as support services and technology, before resorting to full guardianship, and requires courts to justify the imposition of full guardianship. It also expands procedural rights for individuals facing guardianship proceedings, guarantees visitation and communication rights for those under guardianship, and clarifies the duties and powers of guardians to ensure they act in the best interests of the person they are appointed to protect, while also promoting the individual's self-determination and independence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 3/11/2026 Room 0107) (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1100 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111204/download |
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