HB 18-1346

House Bill 18-1346, also known as "Abuse Of Youth Under 21 In Care Of Institution," directs a state commission to study child abuse in facilities run by the Department of Human Services. The bill clarifies that institutional abuse includes actions or neglect that harm children under 21 who are under court supervision. It requires the commission to submit a report with their findings and recommendations by July 1, 2019. Since it has been signed into law, this means the study will proceed as planned, aiming to improve protections for young people in state care.

Official Summary

The bill directs the Colorado commission on criminal and juvenile justice to study the issue of institutional child abuse for children and youth in facilities operated by the department of human services. On or before July 1, 2019, the commission shall provide a report with its findings and recommendations to the general assembly. The bill adds language to the definition of 'institutional abuse' in the Colorado Children's Code to clarify that it includes an act or omission that threatens the life, health, or welfare of a person younger than 21 years of age who is under the continuing jurisdiction of the court. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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