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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 creates the "Adults' Security and Safeguards from Exploitation in Transactions Act" or the "ASSET Act". The bill requires or authorizes a qualified individual at a bank or credit union (financial institution) to do the following when the individual reasonably suspects that a vulnerable adult (eligible adult) is the victim of financial exploitation: ! The individual or institution must notify appropriate local law enforcement or the county agency handling adult protective services; and ! The individual or institution may notify a third party previously designated by or reasonably associated with the eligible adult. A financial institution or qualified individual may delay a disbursement from an account if the financial institution or qualified individual: ! Reasonably believes that the requested disbursement may result in financial exploitation of an eligible adult; ! Provides written notification of the delay and the reason for the delay to all parties authorized to transact business on the account within 2 business days after the requested disbursement; except that a party who is reasonably believed to have engaged in financial exploitation of the eligible adult need not be so notified; and ! Continues its internal review of the suspected or attempted financial exploitation. The delay may continue until: ! The financial institution or qualified individual reasonably believes that the eligible adult is not subject to financial exploitation; ! Local law enforcement or the county agency handling adult protective services concludes its investigation; or ! A court orders that the delay be removed. A financial institution or qualified individual must make a determination within 90 days after beginning the delay of a disbursement or, if waiting on the investigation of local law enforcement or a county agency handling adult protective services, within 180 days. The disbursement must be made or refused based on the conclusions of the investigation or the expiration of the time. A financial institution and qualified individual are immune from liability arising from the actions or from failing to take the actions authorized in the bill if the act or failure to act was made in good faith. A financial institution must provide access to or copies of records that are relevant to the suspected or attempted financial exploitation of an eligible adult to agencies charged with administering state adult protective services laws and to local law enforcement. The records made available to agencies are not public records, as defined in the "Colorado Open Records Act".
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Adults' Security and Safeguards from Exploitation in Transactions Act" or "ASSET Act," aims to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation by financial institutions like banks and credit unions. If a qualified individual at a financial institution reasonably suspects that an "eligible adult" (defined as someone 70 or older, or someone 18 or older unable to care for themselves or make responsible decisions) is being financially exploited, they are required to notify local law enforcement or the county adult protective services agency. Additionally, they may notify a third party previously designated by or associated with the eligible adult, taking care not to notify someone suspected of exploitation. The bill also allows financial institutions to delay a disbursement from an account if they reasonably believe it could be financial exploitation, provided they notify all authorized account parties (except those suspected of exploitation) in writing within two business days and continue their internal review. This delay can last until the institution believes the exploitation has stopped, an investigation by law enforcement or adult protective services concludes, or a court orders the delay lifted, with specific time limits for these determinations. Financial institutions and their employees are granted immunity from liability for actions taken or not taken in good faith under this act, and they must provide relevant records to adult protective services and law enforcement investigating suspected exploitation, with these records not being considered public.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Sean Camacho (D)*,
Marc Catlin (R)*,
Jessie Danielson (D)*,
Jamie Jackson (D)*,
Cleave Simpson (R)*,
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (00:00:00 2/26/2026 Room 0112) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1110 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111221/download |
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