HB 26-1131

House Bill 26-1131, which has now been signed into law, allows Colorado courts to decide who gets custody of pet animals during divorce or legal separation proceedings. The law also lets courts issue emergency orders to protect pets if there's an immediate risk to their well-being. This affects people going through a breakup and owning pets together. Since the bill is signed, it means that these provisions are now part of Colorado’s laws and can be used in court right away.

Official Summary

The bill gives the courts authority to make determinations for the care and custody of pet animals in proceedings for dissolution of marriage and legal separation. The bill permits a court to issue an emergency protection order concerning the custody and care of a pet animal.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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