Colorado Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal: Colorado Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

41,629 active-duty service members
15,928 active-duty spouses
27,937 active-duty children
- 18,320 children in K-12
24,229 National Guard and reserve members
10,820 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,152 National Guard and reserve children
- 11,240 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

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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Legal Protections for Military Families

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Medicaid Waivers

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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.

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.

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.

Virtual School Enrollment

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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.

Legal Protections for Military Families2/5 Sub-priorities passed

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Education

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.

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

Public Accomodations

Other Protections

04/04/2024HB1017

02/08/2024HB1017

04/29/2024

Other Protections Final Legislation

Bill of Rights for Foster Youth. Provides protection from discrimination for military family members.

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

Pro Bono Representation

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Legal Protections for Military Families2/5 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Education

Employment

Housing

04/04/2022

Housing Final Legislation

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

Public Accomodations

Other Protections

04/04/2024HB1017

02/08/2024HB1017

04/29/2024

Other Protections Final Legislation

Bill of Rights for Foster Youth. Provides protection from discrimination for military family members.

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

Veterans Treatment Court1/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Treatment

Open Selection

Available

04/06/2021HB 1016

04/12/2021HB 1016

06/08/2021

Available Final Legislation

Transfers jurisdiction to a Veteran's Specialty court

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

State Employment Protections0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act

Enforcement

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Emeritus Priorities

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