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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Medicaid Waivers

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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.

Military Spouse Teacher Certification1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Expediting Applications

Temporary Licensing

01/31/2018HB-1095

03/14/2018HB-1095

03/22/2018

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

Bill allows Mil. Spouses holding teachers certificates to work up to three years on their existing license.

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

Improving Endorsements

Veteran Hiring Protection

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05/19/2021HB 1065

05/20/2021HB 1065

06/23/2021

Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation

Allows private employers the authority to establish a hiring preference for military.

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

Purple Star Schools Program

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02/20/2024HB1076

05/03/2024HB1076

05/18/2024

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

Purple Star School Program

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

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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02/14/2012HB-1072

04/26/2017HB-1004

06/01/2017

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.

Advance Enrollment

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03/22/2021HB 1217

04/07/20211217

05/28/2021

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

Inbound military members who receive orders will accept the school; liaison's address for the military installation for residency purposes.

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

In-State Tuition Continuity

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03/17/2020HB1275

03/27/2020

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

Bill allows in state tuition rates for students of military dependents regardless of residency. NOTE: For Community College participants only!

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

Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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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

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

Ask the Question Campaign

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

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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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