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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the implementation dates for capping family copayments for child care at 7% of family income, for paying child care providers in advance of the provision of services, and for utilizing grants and contracts to improve access to child care for underserved populations is August 1, 2026. The bill extends the implementation dates to August 1, 2028. The bill clarifies that no more than 5% of money allocated to counties for child care assistance may be used for administrative costs.
AI Summary
This bill delays the implementation of several key provisions within Colorado's child care assistance programs, specifically the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), by two years, moving the effective date from August 1, 2026, to August 1, 2028. This means that the existing law's deadlines for capping family copayments for child care at 7% of family income, for paying child care providers in advance of services, and for using grants and contracts to improve access to child care for underserved populations will now be pushed back. Additionally, the bill clarifies that no more than 5% of the money allocated to counties for child care assistance can be used for administrative costs, which are expenses related to running the program, such as staff salaries and operating costs. The bill also mandates that annual reports on CCCAP will include a breakdown of how funds are spent on administrative expenses versus direct services, starting with the report due November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Scott Bright (R)*,
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Lorena García (D)*,
Jenny Willford (D)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Junie Joseph (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Last Action
Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing (08:00:00 4/28/2026 LSB-B) (on 04/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1260 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Budget Staff Analysis SA2 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115197/download |
| Senate Health & Human Services Amendment L.002 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/19470/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113697/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113663/download |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Budget Staff Analysis SA1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113455/download |
| Fiscal Note First Revised Fiscal Note | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113306/download |
| House Health & Human Services Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18423/download |
| Fiscal Note Initial Fiscal Note | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112937/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112324/download |
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