SB 25-008: Adjust Necessary Document Program

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Beginning on July 1, 2027, the act adjusts aspects of the necessary document program (program) administered by the office of health equity (office) in the department of public health and environment, which program assists certain populations of Colorado residents with paying the fees to acquire necessary documents related to an individual's identity, citizenship, or other vital statistics. The act clarifies that an individual who is eligible under the program may obtain necessary documents without charge at participating division of motor vehicles locations, participating vital statistics offices, or participating mobile units or from authorized representatives that offer driver's licenses, identification card services, or vital statistics certificates and reports. The act establishes that an individual may self-attest to the individual's eligibility under the program. The act does not change the identity verification requirements that may be required to obtain a necessary document. The act also specifies that, subject to available appropriations, an individual who is eligible for the program is not subject to the fees charged by the department of revenue for driver's licenses or identification cards. The act authorizes the office to seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations to support the program. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 19, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 13, 2025Sent to the Governor
3. May 13, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 13, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. May 1, 2025Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 30, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. April 29, 2025House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
8. April 29, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. April 22, 2025House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations
10. April 21, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
11. April 21, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
12. April 17, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

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