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House codifies federal Indian Child Welfare Act into Colorado law; committee and floor support led to passage on second reading
Summary
The Colorado House advanced a bill to codify the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act as the Colorado Indian Child Welfare Act, adding state-level protections for Indian children and clarifying notice and placement rules.
The Colorado House advanced legislation that would codify the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) into state law and add related protections, with sponsors saying the change ensures consistent protections for Indian children and tribes.
Representative Joseph, a co-sponsor on floor, described the bill as codifying ICWA into Colorado law and adding protections to preserve Indian children’s cultural identity and tribal connections. “Codifies the Indian Child Welfare Act…
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