HB 26-1142

House Bill 26-1142, which has been signed into law, provides legal protection for board members, staff, and volunteers of child advocacy centers in Colorado. This means that these individuals are immune from civil lawsuits if they act in good faith while performing their duties related to protecting children who have experienced or are at risk of maltreatment. The bill also allows certain organizations to share information relevant to the safety and well-being of a child involved in a case of suspected abuse, under specific circumstances. This law aims to support child advocacy centers by reducing legal risks for those working there and improving communication among agencies that protect children.

Official Summary

The act establishes civil immunity for a board member, staff member, or volunteer of a child advocacy center that arises from the performance of the board member's, staff member's, or volunteer's duties if the board member's, staff member's, or volunteer's acts are in good faith.     The act allows certain entities to share information under certain circumstances that is relevant to the protection of a child that is the subject of a child maltreatment case.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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