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HB 1147

Host Home for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill establishing standards for host homes serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure quality care and resident safety in community settings.

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Bill Summary · HB 1147

Legislative bill overview

HB 1147 establishes or modifies regulations governing "host homes"—residential settings where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live with host families or caregivers. The bill likely addresses licensing standards, caregiver qualifications, oversight mechanisms, and resident protections within these community-based care settings.

Why is this important

Host homes serve as an alternative to institutional care, allowing people with IDD to live in family-like environments within their communities. The regulatory framework directly affects service quality, resident safety, caregiver support, and access to affordable care options for vulnerable populations and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. accessibility: Stricter licensing requirements and compliance costs may reduce the number of available host homes, potentially limiting placement options and increasing care costs
  • Caregiver qualifications and compensation: Balancing adequate training/certification standards against the practical reality that host home providers may be compensated modestly and drawn from diverse backgrounds
  • Oversight intensity: Determining the appropriate level of state monitoring and inspection—too little risks inadequate protection; too much may discourage family participation and increase administrative expenses

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

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