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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence (Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence, Enhance Information-Sharing): Colorado Floor Vote
Demographic Data
State residents include:
40,158 active-duty service members
15,846 active-duty spouses
27,754 active-duty children
16,140 children in K-12
23,818 National Guard and reserve members
10,583 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,024 National Guard and reserve children
10,208 children in K-12
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025
Regional Liaison
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Michelle Richart
Midwest Regional Liaison
Midwest Region
CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD
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.
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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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Emeritus Priorities
Medicaid Waivers
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
05/19/2021
HB 1065
05/20/2021
HB 1065
06/23/2021
Final Legislation
Purple Star Schools Program
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/20/2024
HB1076
05/03/2024
HB1076
05/18/2024
Final Legislation
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/14/2012
HB-1072
04/26/2017
HB-1004
06/01/2017
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
Service Member Licensing and Credit.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Advance Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/22/2021
HB 1217
04/07/2021
1217
05/28/2021
Final Legislation
In-State Tuition Continuity
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/17/2020
HB1275
03/27/2020
Final Legislation
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
04/12/2017
SB-28
04/10/2017
SB-28
06/05/2017
Final Legislation
Child Abuse and Neglect 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
.
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Legal Protections for Military Families
2/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Education
Employment
Housing
04/04/2022
Final Legislation
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
04/04/2024
HB1017
02/08/2024
HB1017
04/29/2024
Final Legislation
Veterans Treatment Court
1/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Treatment
Open Selection
Available
04/06/2021
HB 1016
04/12/2021
HB 1016
06/08/2021
Final Legislation
State Employment Protections
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
Enforcement
Ask the Question Campaign
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal
1/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Driver's License
05/24/2021
Final Legislation
Vehicle Registration
01/01/2020
Final Legislation
Vehicle Registration Final Legislation
Colorado permits remote renewal of vehicle registrations.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
05/28/2021
Final Legislation
No priorities are currently in this status.
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