House Committee of Reference Report
Committee on Appropriations
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May 5, 2026
After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:
HB26-1100 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Page 1, Line 1Strike the Finance Committee Report, dated April 23, 2026, and
Page 1, Line 2substitute:
Page 1, Line 3"Strike the Judiciary Committee Report, dated April 1, 2026, and
Page 1, Line 4substitute:
Page 1, Line 5"Amend printed bill, strike everything below the enacting clause and
Page 1, Line 6substitute:
Page 1, Line 7"SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 15-14-103 as
Page 1, Line 8follows:
Page 1, Line 915-14-103. Guardianship bill of rights.
Page 1, Line 10(1) A ward has the right to:
Page 1, Line 11(a) Be treated with dignity and respect;
Page 1, Line 12(b) Be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and
Page 1, Line 13discrimination;
Page 1, Line 14(c) Remain as independent as possible;
Page 1, Line 15(d) Express and practice their own religious preferences;
Page 1, Line 16(e) Personal privacy;
Page 1, Line 17(f) Humane, safe, and sanitary living, learning, and
Page 1, Line 18working environments;
Page 1, Line 19(g) Sexual expression and respect for their gender
Page 1, Line 20identity;
Page 1, Line 21(h) A competent guardian who advocates for their goals,
Page 1, Line 22needs, and preferences and prioritizes their desires, including
Page 1, Line 23medical treatment preferences, cultural practices, and
Page 1, Line 24religious beliefs;
Page 1, Line 25(i) Participate, to the extent possible, in all decisions,
Page 2, Line 1especially those affecting their care, where they live, their
Page 2, Line 2activities, and their social interactions, to the extent they wish
Page 2, Line 3to be involved and are able to be involved;
Page 2, Line 4(j) Receive necessary services and rehabilitation, within
Page 2, Line 5available resources, that protect their personal liberty and
Page 2, Line 6are provided with the least restrictive conditions;
Page 2, Line 7(k) Prudent management of their resources by their
Page 2, Line 8guardian;
Page 2, Line 9(l) Participate, to the extent possible, in decisions about
Page 2, Line 10how their property is managed, to the extent they wish to be
Page 2, Line 11involved and are able to be involved;
Page 2, Line 12(m) Confidentiality for those matters that they wish to
Page 2, Line 13keep confidential, unless the information is necessary to obtain
Page 2, Line 14services; to prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation; or to modify
Page 2, Line 15the guardianship order or other orders entered pursuant to this
Page 2, Line 16article 14 or article 14.5 of this title 15;
Page 2, Line 17(n) Maintain all rights that the court has not granted to
Page 2, Line 18their guardian or conservator;
Page 2, Line 19(o) A lawyer who advocates for the outcome the ward
Page 2, Line 20wants;
Page 2, Line 21(p) Be present and participate in all court hearings;
Page 2, Line 22(q) Share concerns or complaints about their
Page 2, Line 23guardianship with the court;
Page 2, Line 24(r) Ask the court to review the need for their
Page 2, Line 25guardianship to change, continue, or end and whether their
Page 2, Line 26guardian is an appropriate fit for them;
Page 2, Line 27(s) If a question arises about their capacity to exercise a
Page 2, Line 28specific right, have a court review and determine if an
Page 2, Line 29evaluation is necessary in order to determine their capacity to
Page 2, Line 30exercise the right;
Page 2, Line 31(t) The support and accommodations they need to be able
Page 2, Line 32to effectively communicate with the court and to understand
Page 2, Line 33the court proceedings; and
Page 2, Line 34(u) Have their rights explained to them in their preferred
Page 2, Line 35method of communication and in the language they choose.
Page 2, Line 36(2) The court may authorize a guardian or conservator
Page 2, Line 37to make decisions for the following rights on behalf of the
Page 2, Line 38ward:
Page 2, Line 39(a) To determine the ward's social environment and the
Page 2, Line 40social aspects of their personal life;
Page 2, Line 41(b) To file and defend lawsuits;
Page 2, Line 42(c) To make contracts;
Page 2, Line 43(d) To make gifts of the ward's money; and
Page 3, Line 1(e) To manage the ward's money and property.
Page 3, Line 2(3) The ward retains the right to vote, to maintain their
Page 3, Line 3reproductive health and ability to procreate, and to change
Page 3, Line 4their marital status, unless the court restricts those rights by
Page 3, Line 5stating the restrictions and the relevant findings to support the
Page 3, Line 6restrictions in the order appointing the guardian.
Page 3, Line 7(4) Nothing in this section alters, limits, or affects the
Page 3, Line 8court's authority or the standards and procedures for
Page 3, Line 9appointing a guardian, determining the scope of guardianship, or
Page 3, Line 10modifying or terminating a guardianship pursuant to this article
Page 3, Line 1114 or article 14.5 of this title 15. The rights set forth in this
Page 3, Line 12section are subject to any limitations imposed by court order.
Page 3, Line 13SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 15-14-314, amend
Page 3, Line 14(2)(f) and (2)(g); and add (2)(h) as follows:
Page 3, Line 1515-14-314. Duties of guardian.
Page 3, Line 16(2) A guardian shall:
Page 3, Line 17(f) Inform the court of any a change in the ward's custodial
Page 3, Line 18dwelling or address; and
Page 3, Line 19(g) Immediately notify the court in writing of the ward's death;
Page 3, Line 20and
Page 3, Line 21(h) Notify, to the extent reasonably feasible, the court
Page 3, Line 22and the ward, at least thirty days before a change, if possible,
Page 3, Line 23at the ward's primary dwelling, of a forthcoming permanent
Page 3, Line 24move to a nursing home, mental health institution, or other
Page 3, Line 25facility that places restrictions on the ward's ability to leave
Page 3, Line 26the facility or have visitors, unless the change or move is
Page 3, Line 27proposed in the guardian's plan or authorized by the court by
Page 3, Line 28specific order.
Page 3, Line 29SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 15-14-316, add (5)
Page 3, Line 30as follows:
Page 3, Line 3115-14-316. Rights and immunities of guardian - limitations.
Page 3, Line 32(5) A guardian, in exercising the guardian's powers
Page 3, Line 33pursuant to section 15-14-315, shall not consent to care or
Page 3, Line 34treatment for the ward that is against the ward's will.
Page 3, Line 35SECTION 4. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act
Page 3, Line 36takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the
Page 3, Line 37ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly (August
Page 3, Line 3812, 2026, if adjournment sine die is on May 13, 2026); except that, if a
Page 3, Line 39referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the
Page 3, Line 40state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act
Page 3, Line 41within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect
Page 3, Line 42unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in
Page 4, Line 1November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the
Page 4, Line 2official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.".".".