With 16 days left in Colorado's 2023 legislative session, Gov. Jared Polis has signed 128 bills into law.
After being signed, bills take effect in August, 90 days after the general assembly adjourns, unless otherwise specified in the bill. A full list of legislation signed this year can be found online by clicking here.
Here are all of the bills signed into law this week.
House Bill 1191: Prohibit corporal punishment of children
Prohibits the use of corporal punishment on children by employees or volunteers in state licensed preschools or in K-12 public schools. Signed on Thursday. Read more about the bill here.
Senate Bill 221: Healthy school meals for all program fund
Implements several measures related to revenue and expenditures for the Healthy School Meals for All Program, approved by voters in November 2022. Signed on Thursday.
Senate Bill 222: Medicaid pharmacy and outpatient services copayment
Removes the requirement that Medicaid recipients pay a copayment for pharmacy and outpatient services. Signed on Thursday.
Senate Bill 226: Extending transitional jobs program
Extends the Transitional Jobs Program in the Department of Human Services for five years until July 1, 2030. Signed on Thursday.
Senate Bill 219: Supports to students and facility schools
Makes changes to state law related to the regulation and funding of facility schools. Signed on Thursday.
House Bill 1151: Clarifications to 48-hour bond hearing requirement
Clarifies the state’s 48-hour bond hearing...
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