Colorado 2025 Bills

Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Funding

HB 26-1386 changes how Colorado pays for tuition waivers for members of the National Guard. Instead of the state covering all costs directly, colleges and universities will now cover any remaining tuition after scholarships or financial aid are applied, and then the state will reimburse these institutions for half of what they pay. This means that both the state and the schools share the cost of supporting National Guard members who want to go to college in Colorado. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now official policy.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Fix Incorrect Citation Compact Military Children

House Bill 26-1294 fixes an error in the definition of "active duty" within a law that helps military children transfer schools easily when their families move due to military assignments. This correction ensures that military kids are not disadvantaged because of a mistake in how active duty is described. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it will now be applied and enforced as part of the existing compact for military children's education opportunities.

Last action: 2026-02-25 · House

Justice-Involved Veterans

Senate Bill 26-96, also known as the Justice-Involved Veterans bill, aims to help veterans who have committed certain offenses by allowing them to request a special program called "veteran deferred sentencing." This program would consider their military service when determining their punishment and provide training for law enforcement and courts on how to better support these veterans. The bill also requires tracking the outcomes of this program to ensure it is effective. Since the bill has been signed, it means that its provisions are now part of Colorado's laws and must be followed by relevant authorities like courts and corrections departments.

Last action: 2026-02-11 · Senate

Military Protection Orders

Senate Bill 26-85, also known as the Military Protection Orders bill, requires police officers in Colorado to check a national database if they suspect domestic violence has occurred. If they find that one of the people involved has a military protection order against them, the officer must inform the relevant military law enforcement agency. Additionally, this bill allows courts to consider military protection orders when deciding whether to issue temporary civil protection orders for victims of domestic violence. The bill is now signed into law, meaning it will be enforced by Colorado's legal system.

Last action: 2026-02-10 · Senate

Honoring Post-9/11 Veterans

House Joint Resolution 26-1014 is a bill that honors veterans who have served in the military since September 11, 2001. It aims to recognize and appreciate their service and sacrifices. Since it has been signed into law, this resolution officially acknowledges these post-9/11 veterans and may lead to various forms of support or recognition for them in Colorado. This affects all post-9/11 veterans living in or associated with the state of Colorado.

Last action: 2026-02-05 · House

Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Veterans

Senate Bill 26-67, which has now been signed into law, offers free tuition for the children and dependents of disabled veterans who want to attend state colleges or universities in Colorado. This benefit aims to help those whose lives have been impacted by a family member's military disability. The law is designed to support veterans' families financially as they pursue higher education. Since it has been signed, this program is now active and eligible students can start applying for the waived tuition.

Last action: 2026-01-28 · Senate

Veteran Disability License Plates & Taxes & Fees

House Bill 26-1057 in Colorado allows disabled veterans who meet certain criteria to receive a special license plate and exempts them from paying the taxes and fees for registering one motor vehicle. The bill expands this benefit by allowing these veterans to choose an alternative license plate if they prefer, as long as it doesn't require additional fees or is not a military-specific plate. This applies only to personal vehicles and excludes commercial vehicles and certain farm equipment. Since the bill has been signed into law, disabled veterans who qualify can now take advantage of this new option for their vehicle registration.

Last action: 2026-01-14 · House