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HB 1260STATE · ColoradoIntroduced

Updates to Child Care Assistance Programs

The act extends the implementation dates for capping family copayments for child care at 7% of family income, for paying child care providers in advance of the provision of services, and for utilizing grants and contracts to improve access to child care for underserved populations to August 1, 2028.     The act modifies existing reporting requirements to include the total amount of child care assistance program (CCCAP) allocation that is spent by the department and each county on administrative expenses, county indirect expenses, program implementation costs, and direct service expenses.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Voted: 5/29/2026Source

How representatives voted

33 yea·0 nay·3 other

Action history

  • 4/30/2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 4/29/2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • 4/28/2026Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • 4/22/2026Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • 3/30/2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
  • 3/25/2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 3/24/2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • 3/20/2026House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • 3/11/2026House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • 2/19/2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services