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HCR 26-1004

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Person's Rights Related to Their Children

Plain-English Summary

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House Concurrent Resolution 26-1004 proposes a constitutional amendment for Colorado voters to consider in the 2026 election. If approved, it would add a new right to the state constitution: parents' authority to guide their children's upbringing, education, and care. This affects all parents in Colorado by potentially reinforcing their role in making decisions about their children’s lives. The bill has been signed but is still in the early stages of the legislative process, meaning that it needs further approval before voters can decide on it in 2026.

Official Summary

The concurrent resolution submits a constitutional amendment to the voters of the state at the 2026 general election that adds to the nonexclusive list of inalienable rights of all persons the right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children.(Note: This summary applies to this concurrent resolution as introduced.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2026-04-20
Latest action
2026-04-13
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
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Sponsors

Topics

Children & Domestic MattersEducation & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

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Votes

Postpone HCR26-1004 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
2026-04-20 · House · pass — Yes: — · No: — · Other: —
Refer HCR26-1004 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-04-20 · House · fail — Yes: — · No: — · Other: —