HB 17-1028

HB 17-1028, also known as the Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act, updates Colorado law to allow for both foreign and domestic unsworn declarations in various legal situations. This means that people can submit written statements without having to swear an oath or be under penalty of perjury in many contexts. The bill affects anyone who needs to provide legal documentation but might not have access to a formal swearing-in process. Since the status is "signed," this bill has been approved by the legislature and signed into law, meaning it is now enforceable in Colorado.

Official Summary

Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws. Colorado has adopted the 'Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act', which allows the use of foreign unsworn declarations in a wide variety of situations. The bill expands the uniform law to include domestic unsworn declarations as contemplated by the 'Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act'. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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