SB 17-177

signed

Children's Code Definition Of Special Respondent

Plain-English Summary

AI-generated

Senate Bill 17-177, also known as the Children's Code Definition of Special Respondent, changes how certain people can be involved in child welfare cases. Currently, only specific parties can be forced to join a case about a child’s safety or well-being against their will. This bill updates the law to allow these parties to join such cases voluntarily if they wish to participate and support the child's needs. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official and enforceable in Colorado.

Official Summary

The current definition of 'special respondent' in the Children's Code only allows a party to be involuntarily joined in a dependency or neglect proceeding. The bill amends that definition to allow a party to be voluntarily joined in a dependency or neglect proceeding. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Details

Chamber: Senate
First action: 2017-04-06
Latest action: 2017-02-08
Last action desc.: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
OpenStates: View source ↗

Related Legislation

This bill affects (0)

None found.

Affected by (5)

amends

SB 19-241(2019A)· signed

Revisor's Bill

amends

SB 18-092(2018A)· signed

Update References County Departments Social Services

amends

HB 22-1038(2022A)· signed

Right To Counsel For Youth

amends

HB 25-1204(2025A)· signed

Colorado Indian Child Welfare Act

amends

HB 26-1227(2026A)· signed

Minors' Rights in Dependency & Neglect Proceedings

Votes

Refer Senate Bill 17-177 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0.

2017-03-21 · House · pass — Yes: 10 · No: 0 · Other: —

Refer Senate Bill 17-177 to the Committee of the Whole, with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.

2017-03-21 · House · pass — Yes: 4 · No: 0 · Other: —