Dossier
HB26-1234
Coverage of HB26-1234 in the Nexus archive.
- New Colorado law aims to make it easier for child abuse and neglect survivors to access their own records
A new Colorado law, HB26-1234, aims to streamline access to child welfare records for survivors of abuse and neglect, addressing challenges faced by individuals like Stormi Husted, who struggled to obtain documentation for medical care and scholarships. The law, effective August 12, 2026, seeks to reduce bureaucratic barriers and standardize the record-request process.