HB25-1204
Colorado Indian Child Welfare Act
Concerning the codification of the federal "Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978" as the "Colorado Indian Child Welfare Act".
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subjects:
Bill Summary
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
The bill codifies the federal "Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978" into state law as the "Colorado Indian Child Welfare Act" (CO-ICWA) and provides additional protections for Indian children and children known to be Indian children under state law.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)