HB 22-1090
signedReasonable Independence For Children
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 22-1090, also known as "Reasonable Independence for Children," changes Colorado law by ensuring that children are not considered neglected when they participate in certain independent activities if a responsible adult deems these activities safe based on the child's maturity and abilities. This means that parents or guardians can allow their kids to engage in more age-appropriate independence without fear of legal consequences. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now official and enforceable in Colorado.
Official Summary
Under current law, a child is neglected or dependent if the child's environment is injurious to the child's health or welfare. The act clarifies that a child is not neglected when allowed to participate in certain independent activities that a reasonable and prudent parent, guardian, or legal custodian would consider safe given the child's maturity, condition, and abilities.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2022-03-30
- Latest action
- 2022-01-20
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services
- OpenStates
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amendsHB 17-1207(2017A)· signedNo Detention Facility Requirement Youth Ages 10-12
amendsSB 18-095(2018A)· signedOutdated References To "Illegitimate" Children
amendsHB 18-1306(2018A)· signedImproving Educational Stability For Foster Youth
amendsHB 18-1346(2018A)· signedAbuse Of Youth Under 21 In Care Of Institution
amendsSB 18-092(2018A)· signedUpdate References County Departments Social Services
amendsSB 18-084(2018A)· signedProtection Minor Victims Of Human Trafficking
amendsHB 17-1038(2017A)· failedProhibit Corporal Punishment Of Children
amendsHB 17-1330(2017A)· signedNo Escape Convictions For Habitual Criminals
amendsSB 18-224(2018A)· signedSubsidization Adoption Special Needs
amendsSB 17-177(2017A)· signedChildren's Code Definition Of Special Respondent
amendsSB 17-242(2017A)· signedModernize Behavioral Health Terminology in Colorado Revised Statutes
Affected by (51)
amendsSB 25-134(2025A)· signedUniform Guardianship & Conservatorship Act
amendsHB 25-1204(2025A)· signedColorado Indian Child Welfare Act
amendsHB 25-1172(2025A)· signedSecure Fence Around Youth Psychiatric Facility
amendsHB 22-1038(2022A)· signedRight To Counsel For Youth
amendsSB 24-136(2024A)· signedUniform Guardianship & Conservatorship Act
amendsHB 22-1056(2022A)· signedEmergency Temporary Care For Children
amendsHB 22-1153(2022A)· signedAffirm Parentage Adoption In Assisted Reproduction
amendsHB 26-1259(2026A)· signedDepartment of Early Childhood Clean-Up
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relatesHB 26-1425(2026A)· signedApplied Behavior Analysis Services
relatesHB 26-1227(2026A)· signedMinors' Rights in Dependency & Neglect Proceedings
relatesHB 26-1309(2026A)· signedAbuse in Cases of Separation
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relatesHB 25-1271(2025A)· signedFederal Benefits for Youth in Foster Care
relatesHB 22-1245(2022A)· signedFoster Youth In Transition Program Clarifications
relatesHB 23-1043(2023A)· signedEmergency And Continued Placement With Relative Or Kin
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relatesHB 23-1012(2023A)· signedJuvenile Competency To Proceed
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relatesSB 25-151(2025A)· signedMeasures to Prevent Youth from Running Away
relatesHB 24-1031(2024A)· signedAccessibility for Persons in Child Welfare Matters
relatesHB 25-1146(2025A)· signedJuvenile Detention Bed Cap
relatesSB 22-008(2022A)· signedHigher Education Support For Foster Youth
relatesHB 22-1256(2022A)· signedModifications To Civil Involuntary Commitment
relatesSB 23-082(2023A)· signedColorado Fostering Success Voucher Program
relatesHB 23-1307(2023A)· signedJuvenile Detention Services And Funding
relatesHB 26-1347(2026A)· signedFederal Disability Benefits for Foster Care Youth
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repealsHB 23-1026(2023A)· signedFamily Time For Grandparents
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Votes
BILL
2022-03-15 · Senate · pass — Yes: 33 · No: 0 · Other: —
BILL
2022-02-18 · House · pass — Yes: 61 · No: 0 · Other: —