Signed into LawFiled Feb 17, 2026
Sponsor: Cecelia Espenoza (D)
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Governor Signed
May 5, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Colorado law to state that any common‑law marriage entered before September 1, 2006, or entered after that date and meeting the requirements of §14‑2‑109.5, is still valid. It affects couples who rely on common‑law marriage for legal rights and clarifies the law for courts and state agencies. The change is intended to prevent confusion after a prior repeal.
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