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HB 26-1189

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Uniform Community Property Disposition Death Act

Plain-English Summary

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HB 26-1189, also known as the "Uniform Community Property Disposition at Death Act," is a Colorado law that clarifies which assets owned by married couples (community property) are subject to specific rules when one spouse passes away. This affects how these shared assets are handled and distributed after death. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it's now active and enforceable in Colorado. It impacts probate processes and trust management for married individuals who have community property.

Official Summary

The act clarifies what property, held by a community property spouse, the 'Uniform Community Property Disposition at Death Act' applies to.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2026-04-13
Latest action
2026-02-09
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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Topics

Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries

Votes

BILL
2026-03-24 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1189 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
2026-03-18 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1189 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-02-25 · House · passYes: · No: · Other: