Colorado Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Social Work Licensure Compact): Colorado Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

39,647 active-duty service members
16,436 active-duty spouses
28,979 active-duty children
24,194 National Guard and reserve members
10,946 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,234 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Michelle Richart

Midwest Regional Liaison

Midwest Region

CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD

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Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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01/01/2021

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care Final Legislation

A child care facility that is approved, certified or licensed by any other state or federal department or agency, which has standards for operation of the facility and inspects or monitors the facility. Child Care Licensing and Administration Division of Early Care and Learning, CDEC 1575 Sherman Street, 1st Floor Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 1-800-799-5876 or 303-866-5948 Fax: 303-866-4453 cdec_communications@state.co.us

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities13/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

05/13/2021SB 021

03/16/2021SB 021

05/28/2021

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the Audiology/Speech Language Compact

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Cosmetology Licensure Compact

04/07/2024HB1111

04/29/2024HB1111

05/17/2024

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

04/25/2024SB010

03/18/2024SB010

05/20/2024

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

05/08/2015

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Colorado was the first state to enact EMS Compact legislation.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

02/08/2023HB1064

03/03/2023HB1064

03/10/2023

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation

Interstate Teaching Mobility Compact

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Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

05/25/2022SB077

03/07/2022SB077

06/08/2022

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Alows a person who is a licensed counselor to practice professional counseling in a compact state in which the person is not licensed.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

01/17/2018SB-27

01/12/2018SB-27

01/18/2018

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows for nurses holding licenses to work in member states.

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

05/24/2021HB 1279

05/26/2021HB 1279

07/06/2021

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Concerning the limited interstate practice of occupational therapy and providing for the issuance of provisional licenses to certain qualified individuals.

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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

04/03/2017HB-1057

05/03/2017HB-1057

05/10/2017

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Adopts the interstate compact to allow persons authorized to practice physical therapy in a state to obtain the privilege to practice in other member states.

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Physician Associates Compact

04/25/2024SB018

03/18/2024SB018

05/17/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Physician Assistant Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/26/2018HB-1017

04/11/2018HB-1017

04/12/2018

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Allows a person authorized to practice psychology in a compact state to practice in member states.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

03/03/2024HB1002

04/16/2024HB1002

05/29/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Social Work Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

02/27/2024HB1096

03/22/2024HB1096

05/02/2024

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists Final Legislation

School Psychologist Licensure Interstate Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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04/12/2017SB-28

04/10/2017SB-28

06/05/2017

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Bill promotes sharing of information related to investigations of child abuse or neglect between departments of human services and military installations.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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03/21/2024SB074

02/16/2024SB074

04/04/2024

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

Retrocession process established for exclusive federal jurisdiction on United States military property.

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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05/21/2021

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

Concerning active duty military family enrollment in public schools.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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05/28/2021

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Concerning the United States Space Force, and, in connection therewith, authorizing the Colorado Space National Guard and including the United States Space Force in statutory references to the branches of the United States armed forces.

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

Housing

04/04/2022

Housing Final Legislation

The act forbids anyone selling or renting a dwelling from discriminating against an individual based on their veteran or military status. The act forbids anyone from refusing to negotiate for housing with an individual on the basis of their veteran or military status or otherwise denying or withholding housing on the basis of an individual's veteran or military status. For purposes of the act, an individual who was dishonorably discharged from military service does not have veteran or military status.

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

08/01/2023

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation

SUPREME COURT OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE VIRTUAL PROCEEDINGS POLICY

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Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Driver's License

05/24/2021

Driver's License Final Legislation

The State of Colorado permits remote (electronic) renewals of drivers licenses. However, driver license renewals are limited to those over the age of 21, without an exemption for military members or their families who are residing out of the state. See https://dmv.colorado.gov/renewals-under-age-21.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

01/01/2020

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Colorado permits remote renewal of vehicle registrations.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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