HJR 1019 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

Recognize Caregiving Youth Day

HJR 1019 designates February 20, 2026, as Caregiving Youth Day in Colorado, with an official observance on February 27, 2026. The resolution recognizes children and adolescents under 18 who provide care for family members with health needs (such as chronic illness, disability, or aging-related care) and encourages schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to identify these young caregivers and offer appropriate support. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to increase awareness of this underserved population.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Revised → Signed Act · 2 edits · Mar 3, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized by adding a specific date (February 27, 2026) for the official observance of Caregiving Youth Day and expanding the list of organizations receiving copies of the resolution to include key state departments and advocacy groups. These changes ensure the recognition has a concrete date for action and broadens the network of stakeholders officially notified of the resolution.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution's distribution was expanded to include additional state agencies and community organizations.

TIMELINE

Added a specific date, February 27, 2026, for the official observance of Caregiving Youth Day at the state capitol.

REQUIREMENT

Expanded the list of entities to receive copies of the resolution to include the Colorado Department of Education, Department of Public Health and Environment, and Department of Labor and Employment.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

2 primary · 76 co-sponsors