| Notice Filed with SOS |
01/31/2025 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2025-00029.docx
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| Statutory Authority |
§ 26-1-107 (5)(b), C.R.S.; § 26-1-109(3), C.R.S.; 26-1-111, C.R.S.; 26-5-102(1)(a), C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Colorado Department of Human Services’ Division of Child Welfare is updating Volume 7
administrative rule to align with the requirements of HB23-1157 regarding unregulated custody transfer (UCT), which was passed in the 2023 legislative session. Provisions of Part 2 of the Act outlining prohibited custody transfer and county departments of human services’ authority were effective upon signature on April 17, 2023. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Colorado Department of Human Services’ Division of Child Welfare is updating Volume 7 administrative rules to align with the requirements of HB23-1157 regarding unregulated custody transfer (UCT). The revised rules are intended to provide guidance to county departments when a referral is made that a person transferred or intends to transfer custody of a child/youth in violation of section 19-5.5-203, C.R.S. The county department may conduct an assessment and take appropriate action as provided by other laws of this state, for example, child protection or making reports to local law enforcement. If an assessment is completed, the assessment will be forwarded to the Colorado Department of Human Services. The county department may also make a report to the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular, Office of Children’s Issues. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2025-00029.pdf
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2025-00029.pdf
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| Comments |
CDHS holds two public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule packet. The initial hearing allows the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule. Please check here for
any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
HB23-1157
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| Hearing Date |
03/07/2025 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
1575 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203 |
| Contact Name |
Holly Yanker Harris |
| Contact Title |
Intake and Assessment Administrator |
| Contact Telephone |
720.636.5456 |
| Contact email |
holly.harris-yanker@state.co.us |