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HB 1217

Correct Child Support Guidelines Statutory Cites

2026 Regular Session

Colorado updates outdated statutory citations in child support guidelines to reflect current law without changing substantive rules or policy.

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Bill Summary · HB 1217

Legislative bill overview

HB 1217 is a technical correction bill that updates outdated statutory citations in Colorado's child support guidelines. The bill corrects references to laws that have been moved, renumbered, or repealed, ensuring the child support statute accurately reflects current Colorado law without changing the substantive rules themselves.

Why is this important

Outdated statutory citations create confusion for family law practitioners, judges, and parents navigating child support determinations. Correcting these references ensures legal clarity and prevents potential disputes over which laws actually govern child support calculations, while maintaining consistency across the state's legal code.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal legislative debate expected: Technical correction bills typically generate little controversy since they don't alter policy substance, though some may question whether more comprehensive child support reform should be addressed simultaneously
  • Implementation clarity: Any ambiguity about which old citations correspond to which new ones could briefly affect legal interpretation during the transition period
  • Opportunity cost: Some advocates might argue legislators should use this opportunity to address substantive child support issues rather than only correcting citations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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