Since 2019, BCDI-Colorado has diligently worked to champion policy initiatives that empower Black children, families, and communities, fostering their ability to thrive, flourish, and prosper with a focus on holistic well-being and bright futures for all.
Policy & Advocacy: Legislative Wins
2024 Legislative Session
HB24-1311: Family Affordability Tax Credit
HB24-1312: Tax Credit for Care Workers
HB24-1223: Improved Access to the Child Care Assistance Program
HB24-1009: Bilingual Child Care Licensing Resources
HB24-1031: Accessibility in Child Welfare Matters
2023 Legislative Session
2022 Legislative Session
HB24-008: Kinship Foster Care Bill
HB24-1038: High Acuity Bill
SB24-200:Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Child Welfare
HB24-1448:Historic Investments in K-12 Education
HB23-1186: Remote Participation in Eviction Proceedings​
HB23-1187: Alternative Sentencing for Pregnant and Postpartum People
HB 23-1300: Expanded Continuous Eligibility Through Medicaid and CHP+ for children ages 0-3
HB23-1008: Food Accessibility
HB23-1091: Continuation of Child Care Contribution Tax Credit
HB23-1112: Earned Income and Child Tax Credits
SB23-17: Additional Uses Paid Sick Leave
SB23-039: Reduce Child and Incarcerated Parent Separation
SB23-046: Average Weekly Wage Paid Leave Benefits
HB22-1295 Implementation of Universal Preschool & the new Early Childhood Department
HB22-1010 Early Childhood Educator Tax Credit
HB22-1289 Covering All Coloradans
HB22-1259 TANF Improving Colorado Works Program
HB22-1055 Sales Tax Exemption Hygiene
2021 Legislative Session
Birth Equity Bill Package
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SB21-194: Human Rights
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SB21-193: Data, Equity, Systems
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SB21-101 Sunset Direct-entry Midwives
Renter’s Roundtable Platform
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HB21-1117: Local Government Authority Promote Affordable Housing Units
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SB21-173: Rights In Residential Lease Agreements
HB21-1021: Peer Support Professionals Behavioral Health
HB21-1198: Support hospital and emergency room billing reform
SB21-027: Emergency Supplies For Colorado Babies And Families
HB21-1222: Family Child Care Homes as Residences
SB21-142: Health Care Access Cases Of Incest Or Rape
SB21-009: Reproductive Health Care Program
SB21-087: Agricultural Workers' Rights
HB21-1232 Standardized Health Benefit Plan Colorado Option
SB21-199: Remove Barriers to Certain Public Opportunities
SB21-116: Prohibit American Indian Mascots
SB 21-025: Family Planning Service For Eligible Individuals
2020 Legislative Session
HB20-1048: Race Trait Hairstyle Anti-discrimination Protect
SB20-217 Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity
HB20-1009: Suppressing Court Records Of Eviction Proceedings
SB20-029: Helping Families Access Federal Income Supports
SB20-126: Allow Home Child Care In Homeowners' Association Community
SB20-028 Substance Use Disorder Recovery (Children’s Code Change)
SB20-200 Implementation of CO Savings Program
HB20-1053: Early Childhood Workforce Bill
2019 Legislative Session
HB19-1194: School Discipline For Preschool Through Second Grade
SB19-063: Infant and Child Care Shortage Strategic Action Plan
HB19-1122: Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC
HB19-1052: Special Districts for Early Childhood Development
HB19-1170: Residential Tenants Health & Safety Act
SB19-188: FAMLI Family Medical Leave Insurance Program
HB19-1038: Dental Benefit for Pregnant People Covered by CHP+