Colorado House Bill HB1375

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/2/26
• Refer: 4/2/26
• Report Pass: 4/6/26
• Refer: 4/6/26
• Engrossed: 4/13/26
• Refer: 4/13/26
• Report Pass: 4/14/26
• Refer: 4/14/26

Caption

Repeal County Administration Funding Model

Impact

The implications of HB 1375 include a reduction in appropriations to both the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for the 2026-27 state fiscal year. This adjustment in funding reflects anticipated reductions in federal funds and influences how financial management and administrative costs will be handled across county departments. While the bill simplifies many processes, it may also create challenges for counties that rely on the previously established funding framework to budget for public services appropriately.

Summary

House Bill 1375 proposes the repeal of the County Administration of Assistance Programs Funding Model established under current laws. This funding model required the Department of Human Services to enter into agreements with external entities to develop a framework that dictates funding necessities for the administration of public and medical assistance programs at the county level. By repealing this model, the bill aims to streamline management of assistance programs, eliminating the need for annual updates and submissions of funding requirements to various committees and departments.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 1375 include concerns over how the absence of a structured funding model will affect county-level public assistance programs. Critics may argue that repealing the funding model could lead to disparities in how funds are allocated and can undermine the counties' ability to adequately meet the needs of residents. Supporting legislators, however, contend that the bill will foster more efficient use of state resources without the bureaucratic overhead of maintaining the outdated funding model.