HB 1298: Background Checks for Child Welfare Placements
HB 1298 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 4, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe act gives county departments of human or social services and the Colorado department of human services (department) the statutory authority needed to conduct the required fingerprint-based criminal history record checks for individuals who provide out-of-home care for child-welfare-involved youth in accordance with...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Utilizes federal funding for implementation
Risks
- Requires state-level appropriation for IT infrastructure
Society
Benefits
- Standardizes safety protocols for child welfare
- Aligns vetting with FBI criminal history records
Risks
- Potential for administrative delays in placement process
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Requires successful inter-agency coordination between human services and IT departments
Analysis based on bill summary; full bill text not reviewed
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