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Compensable Losses for Tribal Members

CO · session 2026A · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 14, 2026

Latest action (May 29, 2026) Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

Summary

This bill expands Colorado's Crime Victim Compensation Act to include compensation for traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices for indigenous crime victims. The bill recognizes traditional healing methods including counseling from elders or spiritual healers and traditional ceremonial practices as compensable losses. Eligible expenses include costs for ceremonial burials (such as clothing and meals), child care needed during burial ceremonies, honoraria paid to ceremonial service providers, and reasonable travel expenses to access these traditional healing services. This expansion acknowledges the cultural and spiritual significance of traditional healing practices in Native American communities. The bill allows indigenous crime victims to receive compensation for these culturally important services as part of their recovery process.

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Official abstract

The act allows persons who are indigenous to receive compensation for traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices and related expenses under the 'Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act', which includes:Traditional counseling and healing from an elder or spiritual healer;Traditional ceremonial practices;Ceremonial burials, including clothing for the deceased, meals, and other related expenses;Child care during burial ceremonies;Reimbursement for honoraria provided in connection with ceremonial services; andReasonable travel expenses related to the traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors (2)
41 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (15)
  1. May 29, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
  2. May 21, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
  3. May 21, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
  4. May 21, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
  5. May 7, 2026 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · upper
  6. May 4, 2026 House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor · lower
  7. May 1, 2026 House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
  8. Apr 30, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · lower
  9. Mar 9, 2026 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
  10. Mar 4, 2026 House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
  11. Feb 11, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary · lower
  12. Feb 10, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
  13. Feb 9, 2026 Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
  14. Feb 4, 2026 Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
  15. Jan 14, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary · upper
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