The proposed bill clarifies that the original Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), enacted in Colorado in 1975, will remain in effect until the updated version, adopted by the state in 2024, is enacted into law by at least 35 states. This ensures continuity in the legal framework governing the interstate placement of children, maintaining established procedures and protections until the updated compact achieves the necessary level of nationwide adoption to become operational.
Summary
In 1975, the general assembly enacted the original Interstate
Compact on Placement of Children (compact). In 2024, the general assembly enacted an updated version of the compact. The bill clarifies that the original compact remains in effect until the updated compact is enacted into law by 35 states.
