HB1298Introduced in the House
Background Checks for Child Welfare Placements
Introduced by Rebecca Keltie, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning the authority for criminal background checks for child welfare out-of-home placement providers, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Where it stands
Governor Signed
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading Bill · May 11, 2026
35
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Lindstedt | 33 | Yes |
| Byron Pelton | 1 | Yes |
| Lisa Frizell | 2 | Yes |
| Nick Hinrichsen | 3 | Yes |
| Mark Baisley | 4 | Yes |
| Marc Catlin | 5 | Yes |
| Cleave Simpson | 6 | Yes |
| Janice Rich | 7 | Yes |
| Dylan Roberts | 8 | Yes |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Governor Signed
Verify the information
- Official page on the Colorado Legislature website
- House Health & Human Services Amendment L.001 (amendment)
- House Appropriations Amendment J.001 (amendment)
- Second Reading Amendment L.002 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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