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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 2 - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 25.5-10-201 — 25.5-10-241) › Section 25.5-10-237 - Terminology

(1)
Whenever the terms "insane", "insanity", "mentally or mental incompetent", "mental incompetency", or "of unsound mind" are used in the laws of the state of Colorado, they shall be deemed to refer to the insane, as defined in section
16-8-101
, C.R.S., or to a person with an intellectual and developmental disability, as defined in section
25.5-10-202
, as the context of the particular law requires.
(2)
Whenever the term "mentally deficient person" is used in the laws of the state of Colorado, it shall be deemed to mean and be included with the term "person with an intellectual and developmental disability", as defined in section
25.5-10-202
.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1780, § 1, effective 3/1/2014.
This section is similar to former §
27-10.5-135
as it existed prior to 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 2 - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 25.5-10-201 — 25.5-10-241) › Section 25.5-10-238 - Federal funds

The state department is authorized to accept, on behalf of the state, any grants of federal funds made available for any purposes consistent with the provisions of this article. The executive director of the state department, with the approval of the governor, shall have power to direct the disposition of any such grants so accepted in conformity with the terms and conditions under which they are given.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1780, § 1, effective 3/1/2014.
This section is similar to former §
27-10.5-137
as it existed prior to 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 2 - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 25.5-10-201 — 25.5-10-241) › Section 25.5-10-239 - Evaluations to determine whether a defendant is mentally retarded or has an intellectual and developmental disability for purposes of class 1 felony trials

Upon request of the court, the executive director, or his or her designee, shall recommend specific professionals who are qualified to perform an evaluation to determine whether a defendant is mentally retarded or is a defendant with an intellectual and developmental disability, as defined in section
18-1.3-1101
. A recommended professional must be licensed as a psychologist in the state of Colorado and must have experience in and demonstrated competence in determination and evaluation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The executive director shall convene a panel of not fewer than three persons with expertise in intellectual and developmental disabilities to assess the qualifications of licensed psychologists and make recommendations to the executive director or his or her designee.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 44, § 17, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1780, § 1, effective 3/1/2014. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (SB 18-096), ch. 44, p. 474, § 17, effective August 8.
This section is similar to former §
27-10.5-139
as it existed prior to 2013.
For the legislative declaration in SB 18-096, see section 1 of chapter 44, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 2 - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 25.5-10-201 — 25.5-10-241) › Section 25.5-10-240 - Retaliation prohibited

No person shall be discriminated against because the person has made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing pursuant to this article 10, including the dispute resolution procedures in section 25.5-10-212 and section
27-10.5-107
. A service agency, including the state department and any case management agency, shall not coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right pursuant to this article 10, or on account of the person having exercised or enjoyed any right pursuant to this article 10, or on account of the person having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right pursuant to this article 10.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 83, § 46, eff. 7/1/2024.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1780, § 1, effective 3/1/2014.
This section is similar to former §
27-10.5-141
as it existed prior to 2013.
2021 Ch. 83, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 2 - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (§§ 25.5-10-201 — 25.5-10-241) › Section 25.5-10-241 - Host home provider stakeholder collaboration - report

(1)
No later than September 1, 2023, the state department shall engage in a stakeholder process, which must include but is not limited to equitable representation among program-approved service agencies, case management agencies, host home providers under contract with a provider agency, individuals with lived experiences, and advocacy groups that represent the disability community, to address concerns and identify viable solutions related to individuals who receive long-term services and supports pursuant to this article 10. At a minimum, the stakeholder process must address:
(a)
The timeline, process, and procedure for reporting and resolving a grievance or complaint by an individual receiving long-term services and supports, including regular notifications to the individual about the grievance and complaint procedure and process, the right to an appeal, how an individual can easily access information related to the process and procedure, and how to report retaliation;
(b)
The process by which a host home provider under contract with a provider agency that is convicted of abuse or neglect may be determined ineligible to continue providing services and supports; and
(c)
Consistency of contract language between program-approved service agencies and host home providers under contract with a provider agency.
(2)
No later than January 2025, the state department shall report as part of its "SMART Act" hearing required by section
2-7-203
on the stakeholder process described in subsection (1) of this section, including identifying any administrative resources needed to address the concerns and solutions identified during the stakeholder process.
Added by 2023 Ch. 281,§ 2, eff. 5/30/2023.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 3 - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (§§ 25.5-10-301 — 25.5-10-306) › Section 25.5-10-302 - Purpose

The purpose of the family support services program created in this part 3 is to provide support to families in their role as primary care givers for a family member with an intellectual and developmental disability.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1782, § 1, effective 3/1/2014.
This section is similar to former § 27-10.5-402 as it existed prior to 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 3 - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (§§ 25.5-10-301 — 25.5-10-306) › Section 25.5-10-304 - Family support councils

(1)
The state department shall ensure that each case management agency or service agency approved to provide family support services establishes a family support council in each defined service area. The family support councils must consist of professionals, interested citizens, family members of persons with an intellectual and developmental disability, and persons with an intellectual and developmental disability with a majority of the council being made up of family members.
(2)
The family support council shall:
(a)
Provide direction and assistance to the case management agency in the development of a family support plan for the defined service area;
(b)
Make recommendations regarding other family supports or services not specifically listed in this part 3;
(c)
Monitor the implementation of the supports or services provided pursuant to the plan; and
(d)
Provide a written report to the state department of its involvement in the duties specified in this subsection (2).
Amended by 2021 Ch. 83, § 48, eff. 7/1/2024.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1783, § 1, effective 3/1/2014.
This section is similar to former § 27-10.5-405 as it existed prior to 2013.
2021 Ch. 83, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 3 - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (§§ 25.5-10-301 — 25.5-10-306) › Section 25.5-10-305 - Authorized family support services

(1)
The family support services included in this program include, but are not limited to, family support grants, family support services coordination, information and referral, educational materials, emergency and outreach services, and other person- and family-centered assistance services such as:
(a)
Medical and dental expenses not covered by medical or health insurance or other programs;
(b)
Insurance expenses;
(c)
Respite;
(d)
Mobility aids; adaptive equipment; assistive technology, including the cost of therapies essential for a child's development, as prescribed by a physician or specialized therapist; and home adaptations;
(e)
Home health services and therapies;
(f)
Family counseling, training, and support groups;
(g)
Recreation and leisure needs;
(h)
Transportation;
(i)
Special diets, clothing, materials, and equipment; and
(j)
Homemaker services.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1784, § 1, effective 3/1/2014.
This section is similar to former § 27-10.5-406 as it existed prior to 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 3 - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (§§ 25.5-10-301 — 25.5-10-306) › Section 25.5-10-305.5 - Family support services fund - creation

(1)
The family support services fund, referred to in this section as the "fund", is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund consists of money transferred to the fund from the Colorado family support loan fund as created in section
25.5-10-402
prior to its repeal, payments relating to outstanding loans made from the Colorado family support loan fund as created in section
25.5-10-402
prior to its repeal, and any other money that the general assembly may appropriate or transfer to the fund.
(2)
The state treasurer shall credit all interest and income derived from the deposit and investment of money in the fund to the fund.
(3)
Subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly, the state department may expend money from the fund for necessary expenditures relating to the administration of outstanding loans made from the Colorado family support loan fund as created in section
25.5-10-402
prior to its repeal, and to provide family support services pursuant to this part 3.
L. 2017: Entire section added, (HB 17-1078), ch. 27, p. 81, § 3, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 3 - FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (§§ 25.5-10-301 — 25.5-10-306) › Section 25.5-10-306 - Rules

(1)
The state board shall develop rules concerning:
(a)
Further definition of services and supports to be provided by the family support services program described in this part 3;
(b)
The requirements for eligibility for services and supports;
(c)
The manner of providing services and supports; and
(d)
The size, makeup, and duties of family support councils.
L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1784, § 1, effective 3/1/2014.
This section is similar to former § 27-10.5-407 as it existed prior to 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 4 - COLORADO FAMILY SUPPORT LOAN FUND (§§ 25.5-10-401 — 25.5-10-403) › Section 25.5-10-401 - [Repealed]

L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1785, § 1, effective 3/1/2014. L. 2017: Entire section repealed, (HB 17-1078), ch. 27, p. 81, § 1, effective July 1.
This section was similar to former § 27-10.5-501 as it existed prior to 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 4 - COLORADO FAMILY SUPPORT LOAN FUND (§§ 25.5-10-401 — 25.5-10-403) › Section 25.5-10-402 - [Repealed]

L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1785, § 1, effective 3/1/2014. L. 2017: (6) added, (HB 17-1078), ch. 27, p. 81, § 2, effective July 1.
(1) This section was similar to former § 27-10.5-502 as it existed prior to 2013.
(2) Subsection (6)(a) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2017. (See L. 2017, p. 81 .)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 10 - COMMUNITY LIVING (§§ 25.5-10-101 — 25.5-10-403) › Part 4 - COLORADO FAMILY SUPPORT LOAN FUND (§§ 25.5-10-401 — 25.5-10-403) › Section 25.5-10-403 - [Repealed]

L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1786, § 1, effective 3/1/2014. L. 2017: Entire section repealed, (HB 17-1078), ch. 27, p. 81, § 1, effective July 1.
This section was similar to former § 27-10.5-503 as it existed prior to 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25.5 - HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING (§§ 25.5-1-101 — 25.5-11-101) › CHILDREN'S BASIC HEALTH PLAN (§§ 25.5-8-101 — 25.5-11-101) › Article 11 - [Repealed] HEALTH CARE COST SAVINGS ACT (§ 25.5-11-101) › Section 25.5-11-101 - to 25.5-11-106 - [Repealed]

Entire article repealed of its own accord, eff. 9/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Ch. 381, § 2, eff. 5/31/2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-101 - Short title

This title shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Human Services Code".
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1160, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1103, § 16, effective 7/1/1994.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1993 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 1993.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-102 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly declares that state and local policymakers and health and human services administrators recognize that the management of and the delivery system for health and human services have become complex, fragmented, and costly and that the health and human services delivery system in this state should be restructured to adequately address the needs of Colorado citizens.
(2)
The general assembly further finds and declares that a continuing budget crisis makes it unlikely that funding sources will keep pace with the increasing demands of health and human services.
(3)
Therefore, the general assembly finds that it is appropriate to restructure the principal departments responsible for overseeing the delivery of health and human services and to reform the state's health and human services delivery system, using guiding principles and within the time frames set forth in article
1.7
of title
24
, C.R.S. It is the general assembly's intent that the departments of public health and environment, health care policy and financing, and human services be operational, effective July 1, 1994.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1160, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-2. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 1321, § 1, effective July 1. L. 79: (1) amended, p. 1080, § 1, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 1895, § 3, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1103, § 17, effective 7/1/1994.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1993 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 1993.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-103 - Definitions

As used in this title 26, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"County board" means the county or district board of human or social services.
(2)
"County department" means the county or district department of human or social services.
(3)
"County director" means the director of the county or district department of human or social services.
(4)
"Executive director" means the executive director of the department of human services.
(5)
"State board" means the state board of human services authorized to act in accordance with the provisions of section
26-1-107
.
(6)
"State department" means the department of human services.
(7)
"State designated agency" means an agency designated to perform specified functions that would otherwise be performed by the county departments.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 38, § 114, eff. 8/8/2018.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 263, § 1, eff. 6/2/2015.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1160, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-3. L. 91: (7) added, p. 1895, § 4, effective July 1. L. 93: (4) to (6) amended, p. 1104, § 18, effective 7/1/1994. L. 94: (5) amended, p. 1560, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2003: (4), (5), and (6) amended, p. 2584, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2006: (4), (5), (6), and (7) amended, p. 1985, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2015: (2) and (3) amended, (SB 15-087), ch. 263, p. 1001, § 1, effective June 2. L. 2018: IP and (1) amended, (SB 18-092), ch. 38, p. 446, § 114, effective August 8.
(1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 1993 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 1993. For the legislative declaration in SB 18-092, see section 1 of chapter 38, Session Laws of Colorado 2018. (2) For additional definitions applicable to this article, see § 26-2-103 .
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-104 - Construction of terms

(1)
Whenever any law of this state refers to the state department of public welfare or the state department of social services, or to the director, said law shall be construed as referring to the department of human services or to the executive director of the department of human services. Whenever any law of this state refers to the division of public assistance, or to the division of children and youth, or to any other division of the state department, said law shall be construed as referring to the department of human services.
(2)
Whenever any law of this state refers to the state board of public welfare or to the state board of social services, said law shall be construed as referring to the state board of human services.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1160, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-3. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1104, § 19, effective 7/1/1994. L. 94: (2) amended, p. 1560, § 7, effective July 1. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 1985, § 9, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1993 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 1993.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-109.5 - Treatment of restitution payments under this title - declaration - exclusion from financial determinations

(1)
The general assembly finds that restitution payments made to Japanese Americans pursuant to the "Civil Liberties Act" (Pub.L. 100-383) were intended to redress the injustice done to United States citizens and resident aliens of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated during World War II. The general assembly also finds that pursuant to such federal law, such payments are already excluded from state social service programs described in
31 U.S.C. sec. 3803 (c)(2)(c)
which are funded by federal moneys.
(2)
The state department shall exclude from consideration, when determining income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility or benefit amounts in any state-funded program under this title, moneys paid to eligible individuals pursuant to the "Civil Liberties Act", Pub.L. 100-383.
L. 89: Entire section added, p. 1186, § 1, effective April 26.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-110 - Publications

(1)
Repealed.
(2)
Publications of the state department circulated in quantity outside the executive branch shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of section
24-1-136
, C.R.S.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1166, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-9. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 839, § 60, effective July 1. L. 96: (1) amended, p. 1244, § 108, effective August 7. L. 2000: (1) repealed, p. 462, § 7, effective August 2.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1996 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 237, Session Laws of Colorado 1996.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-112.5 - [Repealed]

L. 95: Entire section added, p. 1398, § 4, effective July 1.
Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective June 30, 1999. (See L. 95, p. 1398.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-113 - [Repealed]

L. 73: R&RE, p. 1168, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-12. L. 77: (1)(b) amended, p. 1330, § 3, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section repealed, p. 643, § 6, effective June 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-114.5 - Records - access by county auditor

(1)
(a)
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection (1), a county department of human or social services shall provide to an auditor conducting a financial or performance audit of the county department access to all of the records, reports, papers, files, and communications of the county department, including any personal identifying information of individuals contained in the records, reports, papers, files, and communications necessary to achieve the stated audit objectives.
(b)
A county department of human or social services shall not make information available if the release would violate a federal confidentiality or privacy law.
(2)
This section applies to an auditor retained by a county or authorized pursuant to a county charter or ordinance.
(3)
Information required to be kept confidential or exempt from public disclosure pursuant to any other law or rule of the state department of human services or the department of early childhood or upon subpoena, search warrant, discovery proceedings, or otherwise, including personal identifying information, that is obtained by an auditor pursuant to subsection (1) of this section must not be:
(a)
Released, disclosed, or made available for inspection to any person by the auditor, the auditor's staff, or an audit oversight committee; or
(b)
Disclosed or contained in an audit report that is released for public inspection.
(4)
A person who releases information required to be kept confidential or exempt from public disclosure in violation of subsection (3) of this section is subject to the applicable criminal or civil penalty for the unlawful release of the information.
(5)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede the authority of the state auditor pursuant to section
2-3-107(2)(a)
, C.R.S.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 123,§83, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by 2015 Ch. 324,§2, eff. 6/5/2015.
L. 2015: Entire section added, (HB 15-1370), ch. 324, p. 1325, § 2, effective June 5.
For the legislative declaration in HB 15-1370, see section 1 of chapter 324, Session Laws of Colorado 2015.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-115 - County departments - district departments

(1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, there is established in each county of the state a county department of human or social services that consists of a county board of human or social services, a county director of human or social services, and such additional employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of public assistance and welfare activities, including but not limited to assistance payments, food stamps, and social services.
(2)
With the approval of the state department of human services, two or more counties may jointly establish a district department of human or social services. All duties and responsibilities set forth in this title 26 for county departments of human or social services also apply to district departments of human or social services.
(3)
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2006, p. 1990, § 15, effective July 1, 2006.)
Amended by 2018 Ch. 38, § 115, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1170, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-14. L. 79: (1) amended, p. 1082, § 5, effective July 1. L. 91: (1) amended and (3) added, p. 1895, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2006: (1) and (3) amended, p. 1990, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2018: (1) and (2) amended, (SB 18-092), ch. 38, p. 446, § 115, effective August 8.
For the legislative declaration in SB 18-092, see section 1 of chapter 38, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-116 - County boards - district boards

(1)
(a)
The county board shall consist of the board of county commissioners in each county; except that "board of county commissioners" as used in this title, in the city and county of Denver, means the department or agency with the responsibility for public assistance and welfare activities and, in the city and county of Broomfield, means the city council or a board or commission appointed by the city and county of Broomfield.
(b)
In the case of a district department established pursuant to section
26-1-115(2)
, the district board shall consist of not less than three members, and each county in the district shall select one or more of its county commissioners to serve as a member of the district board. The district board shall, in relation to the district department, have all the powers, duties, and responsibilities which the county board has in relation to the county department.
(2)
The county board shall elect a chairman who shall preside at meetings and, when authorized by the board, shall sign all necessary documents for the board.
(3)
The county board may hold a meeting to address the public assistance and welfare duties, responsibilities, and activities of the county department in conjunction with a meeting of the board of county commissioners, upon full and timely notice given pursuant to the provisions of section
24-6-402
. The county board shall act in accordance with rules adopted by the state board when addressing public assistance, and welfare duties, responsibilities, and activities of the county department. The county board shall act in accordance with rules adopted by the executive director of the department of early childhood when addressing child care assistance duties, responsibilities, and activities of the county department.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 123,§84, eff. 7/1/2022.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1170, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-15. L. 79: (1)(a) and (3) amended, p. 1083, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1)(a) amended, p. 256, § 1, effective November 15. L. 2004: (3) amended, p. 371, § 1, effective August 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-117 - County director - district director

(1)
It is the duty of the county board to appoint a county director, who is charged with the executive and administrative duties and responsibilities of the county department, subject to the policies and rules of the state department and the department of early childhood, and who serves as secretary to the county board, unless a secretary is otherwise appointed by the board. The board of county commissioners of the county shall establish the salary of the county director. The state department shall reimburse the salary of the county director as provided in section
26-1-120
.
(2)
In the case of a district department established pursuant to section
26-1-115(2)
, the district board shall appoint one district director to serve the entire district. Such district director shall be appointed in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as the county director provided for in subsection (1) of this section. The district director shall, in relation to the district department, have all the powers, duties, and responsibilities which the county director has in relation to the county department.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 123,§85, eff. 7/1/2022.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1170, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-16. L. 81: (1) amended, p. 1369, § 1, effective June 9. L. 97: (1) amended, p. 1189, § 7, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-119 - County staff

The county director, with the approval of the county board, shall appoint such staff as may be necessary as determined by the state department rules to administer public assistance and welfare and child welfare activities within his or her county. Such staff shall be appointed and shall serve in accordance with a merit system for the selection, retention, and promotion of county department employees as described in section
26-1-120
. The salaries of the members of such staff shall be fixed in accordance with the rules and salary schedules prescribed by the state department; except that, once a county transfers its county employees to a successor merit system as provided in section
26-1-120
, the salaries shall be fixed by the county commissioners.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1171, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-18. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1145, § 83, effective 7/1/1994. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 1184, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 1991, § 16, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1993 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 1993.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-120.3 - [Repealed]

L. 97: Entire section added, p. 1189, § 6, effective July 1.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2000. (See L. 97, p. 1189.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-120.5 - [Repealed]

L. 91: Entire section added, p. 1786, § 2, effective April 11. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 1190, § 8, effective July 1.
Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2001. (See L. 97, p. 1190.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-123 - County social services fund

(1)
A fund to be known as the "county social services fund" is hereby created and established in each of the counties of the state of Colorado, which fund shall consist of such accounts as may from time to time be established pursuant to rules of the state board.
(2)
The county social services fund consists of all money appropriated by the board of county commissioners for public assistance and welfare and related purposes; all money allotted, allocated, or apportioned to the county by the state department or the department of early childhood; such funds as are granted to the state of Colorado by the federal government for public assistance and welfare and related purposes and allocated to the county by the state department or the department of early childhood; and such other money as may be provided from time to time from other sources. The fund is available for the program and administrative costs of the county department.
(3)
(a)
The county board shall administer the fund pursuant to rules adopted by the state department and by the department of early childhood for purposes of child care assistance. The county treasurer is the treasurer and custodian of the fund and shall disburse money from the fund only upon special county social services warrants drawn by the person duly appointed by the county board. The county treasurer shall not collect any fee as provided in section
30-1-102
for the collection or deposit of any money in the county social services fund. Warrants must be signed by one member of the county board, who shall be designated by resolution for that purpose, and also signed by the person duly appointed by the county board. Such signatures indicate the approval of the board of county commissioners and the county board of social services. At such time as Title XVI of the federal "Social Security Act", as amended by Public Law 92-603, becomes effective, the state board by rule may make other provision for the issuance and signing of warrants under the old age pension, aid to the blind, and aid to the needy disabled.
(b)
All increased bonding fees necessitated by reason of the custody by the county treasurer of the county social services fund shall be a part of the administrative costs of the county department and shall be paid by the county board.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 123, § 88, eff. 7/1/2022.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1176, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-22. L. 79: (2) amended, p. 1085, § 9, effective July 1. L. 97: (1) and (3)(a) amended, p. 1226, § 9, effective July 1.
For amount and qualification of official bond of county treasurers in Colorado, see § 30-10-701 ; for form of bond, see § 30-10-703 .
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-124 - County social services budget

(1)
As a part of the county budget and in conformity with the county budget law and the rules of the state board, a county social services budget shall be prepared by the county director and reviewed by the county board.
(2)
Before such budget is adopted by the board of county commissioners, it must be submitted by the county board to the state department for review. The state department shall review the budget in consultation with the department of early childhood and shall include in the review an assessment as to whether the county budget includes adequate funding for the county's maintenance of effort for the Colorado works program created in part 7 of article
2
of this title 26 and the Colorado child care assistance program created in part 1 of article
4
of title
26.5
.
(3)
The state department shall prescribe budget forms and shall furnish a sufficient number of such forms to the county board without charge.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 123, § 89, eff. 7/1/2022.
L. 73: R&RE, p. 1176, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-23. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 1227, § 10, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-125 - [Repealed]

L. 73: R&RE, p. 1176, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-1-24. L. 77: (1) R&RE, p. 1324, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2008: Entire section repealed, p. 1809, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-126.5 - Effect of supreme court's interpretation of section 26-1-126, creating the county contingency fund for public assistance and welfare programs

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the Colorado supreme court decision entitled
Colorado Department of Social Services v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pueblo and Samuel J. Corsentino
, No. 83SA316, March 11, 1985, which interpreted section
26-1-126
to require the general assembly to fully fund the county contingency fund, leaving no discretion with the general assembly to determine annually the level of funding of said fund, has not been adopted by the general assembly. The general assembly specifically rejects this interpretation and any implication in such decision which would result in any state liability for amounts not appropriated for such fund in previous fiscal years.
L. 85: Entire section added, p. 290, § 3, effective June 11.
For the provision outlining the general assembly's discretion to establish levels of funding for programs, see § 2-4-215; for limitations on the funding of statutorily created programs, see § 2-4-216; for the Colorado Supreme Court decision Colorado Department of Social Services v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pueblo and Samuel J. Corsentino, see 697 P.2d 1 (Colo. 1985).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-127.5 - Prevention of erroneous payments to prisoners - incentives

(1)
In the event the identifying information transmitted to the state department and the county departments pursuant to section
17-26-118.5(2)
, C.R.S., results in the termination of benefits from any program administered by the state department or county departments, the state department or county department shall pay as a reward to the sheriff ten percent of each of the following:
(a)
Any portion of one month's benefit that would have been payable to the incarcerated recipient that consists of state or county moneys;
(b)
Any portion of one month's benefit that would have been payable to the incarcerated recipient that consists of federal moneys granted to the state or counties, unless federal law prohibits the use of such grant moneys for the purpose specified in this subsection (1);
(c)
Any portion of one month's benefit that would have been payable to the incarcerated recipient that consists of federal moneys made available by waiver for the purpose specified in this subsection (1).
(2)
The executive director may apply for any federal waivers necessary to maximize the amount of the incentive payments to sheriffs.
(3)
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (3), the state department or county departments shall not pay a reward to a sheriff for providing identifying information pursuant to subsection (1) of this section in connection with a participant in the Colorado works program, created pursuant to part 7 of article
2
of this title, unless the federal government permits any amount paid as a reward to qualify as an expenditure for the purposes of meeting the state maintenance of historic effort required pursuant to section
26-2-713
.
(b)
The state department or county departments shall not pay a reward as authorized under this section if the state or county costs of implementing the provisions of this section exceed the overall saving of state or county moneys that the state department or county departments estimate shall be realized by implementing this section.
L. 99: Entire section added, p. 553, § 2, effective August 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-128 - [Repealed]

L. 77: Entire section added, p. 1336, § 9, effective 1/1/1978. L. 80: Entire section repealed, p. 795, § 56, effective June 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-129 - Comprehensive information - packet of aged services and programs - implementation

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that, while numerous programs and services are available for the aged, their access to such programs and services is often fragmented due to a lack of knowledge and information, and, as a result, needs which could be met are not. The general assembly further finds that compiling a single information packet on all programs and services would assist the aged in utilizing these programs and services more effectively.
(2)
(a)
To assist the aged in utilizing existing programs and services for which they may become eligible at sixty-two years of age or older, the state department shall compile a list of all such programs at the federal, state, and local level.
(b)
The state department shall supervise the compilation of an information packet containing information on the said programs and services, their eligibility requirements, mode of delivery, and application forms, and shall make a single copy of the compiled information available to specified local agencies serving the aged, including the county departments of human or social services and the area agencies on aging.
(c)
The packet shall contain only the listing of federal, state, and local services and programs, referral agencies, information pamphlets, and application forms. It shall not contain any materials which represent or promote the aims of private agencies or organizations.
(3)
The designated local agencies shall:
(a)
Provide appropriate assistance to individuals utilizing the information packet; and
(b)
Coordinate client referrals to community agencies serving the aged and to institutional and noninstitutional programs, services, and activities within the community, as appropriate.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 38,§ 134, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 91: Entire section added, p. 1854, § 2, effective April 11. L. 2018: (2)(b) amended, (SB 18-092), ch. 38, p. 451, § 134, effective August 8.
For the legislative declaration in SB 18-092, see section 1 of chapter 38, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 26 - HUMAN SERVICES CODE (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-24-101) › Article 1 - Department of Human Services (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-703) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-1-142) › Section 26-1-130 - Applications for licenses - authority to suspend licenses - rules - definitions

(1)
Every application by an individual for a license issued by the state department or any authorized agent of said department shall require the applicant's name, address, and social security number.
(2)
The state department or any authorized agent of the state department shall deny, suspend, or revoke any license pursuant to the provisions of section
26-13-126
, and any rules promulgated in furtherance thereof, if the state department or agent thereof receives a notice to deny, suspend, or revoke from the state child support enforcement agency because the licensee or applicant is out of compliance with a court or administrative order for current child support, child support debt, retroactive child support, child support arrearages, or child support when combined with maintenance or because the licensee or applicant has failed to comply with a properly issued subpoena or warrant relating to a paternity or child support proceeding. Any such denial, suspension, or revocation shall be in accordance with the procedures specified by rule of the state department and rules promulgated by the state board for the implementation of this section and section
26-13-126
.
(3)
(a)
The state department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state child support enforcement agency, which memorandum shall identify the relative responsibilities of the state department and the state child support enforcement agency with respect to the implementation of this section and section
26-13-126
.
(b)
The appropriate rule-making body of the state department is authorized to promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.
(4)
For purposes of this section, "license" means any recognition, authority, or permission that the state department or any authorized agent of said department is authorized by law to issue for an individual to practice a profession or occupation or for an individual to participate in any recreational activity. "License" may include, but is not necessarily limited to, any license, certificate, certification, letter of authorization, or registration issued for an individual to practice a profession or occupation or for an individual to participate in any recreational activity.
L. 97: Entire section added, p. 1286, § 31, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1997 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 236, Session Laws of Colorado 1997.