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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2025 | CO | SB 25-144 | Establishes 12 Additional Weeks for Families of Infants who have to Stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| April 25, 2025 | CO | SB 25-086 | Establishes Minor Social Media Protections | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
| April 8, 2025 | CO | HB 25-1011 | Specifies Child Care Centers Owned by Private Equity or Institutional Investment Firms Would've Had to Post Their Prices Online and Notify Parents Before Laying off Staff | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 18) |
| March 18, 2025 | CO | SB 25-004 | Authorizes Parents to Request Refunds on Fees from Childcare Centers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| March 14, 2025 | CO | HB 25-1027 | Amends Colorado's Vaccination Requirements for Children Attending Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | CO | SB 25-004 | Authorizes Parents to Request Refunds on Fees from Childcare Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28 | SB 25-144 | Establishes 12 Additional Weeks for Families of Infants who have to Stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| 4/25 | SB 25-086 | Establishes Minor Social Media Protections | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
| 4/08 | HB 25-1011 | Specifies Child Care Centers Owned by Private Equity or Institutional Investment Firms Would've Had to Post Their Prices Online and Notify Parents Before Laying off Staff | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 18) |
| 3/18 | SB 25-004 | Authorizes Parents to Request Refunds on Fees from Childcare Centers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| 3/14 | HB 25-1027 | Amends Colorado's Vaccination Requirements for Children Attending Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
| 2/20 | SB 25-004 | Authorizes Parents to Request Refunds on Fees from Childcare Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |