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Committee clarifies interstate child-placement statute; advances bill to Committee of the Whole
Summary
Senators advanced House Bill 1086 to clarify which version of the interstate compact on placement of children applies in Colorado until 35 states adopt updates; supporters said the change removes confusion created by last year’s amendments and ensures consistent practice for out-of-state placements.
House Bill 1086, a technical clarification to Colorado’s application of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), was advanced by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee after testimony from child welfare and legal stakeholders.
Senator Michaelson, the sponsor, summarized the bill as a fix to avoid a gap…
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