HB 18-1142

House Bill 18-1142 is a Colorado law that updates old language in state laws by replacing outdated terms like "pauper" with more modern and respectful words such as "indigent person." This change affects how the state refers to people who are financially struggling. Since the bill has been signed, it means the new wording is now part of Colorado's official statutes and will be used moving forward.

Official Summary

Statutory Revision Committee. The bill modernizes the language in statutory sections by replacing the terms 'pauper' and 'paupers' with 'indigent' or 'indigent persons'.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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