Colorado § 24-76.5-103 - Lawful presence consideration prohibited.
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§ 24-76.5-103. Lawful presence consideration prohibited.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. sec. 1621 (d), on or after July 1, 2022, lawful presence is not a requirement of eligibility for state or local public benefits, as those state or local public benefits are distributed by any state agency, political subdivision as defined by section 29-1-202 (2), or home rule municipality.
Source: L. 2021: Entire article R&RE, (SB 21-199), ch. 351, p. 2281, § 2, effective July 1, 2022.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 24-76.5-103 ("Lawful presence consideration prohibited.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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