Colorado § 31-31-820 - Military leave of absence.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-31-820 — Military leave of absence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-31-820. Military leave of absence.
(1) Authorized leave of absence includes leave for military service as allowed by the board. The board shall adopt rules regarding authorized leave of absence for military service, including, but not limited to:
(a) Limits on the length of the term of the leave of absence;
(b) Assessment of costs for coverage during the leave of absence; and
(c) Any other matter that the board deems necessary for coverage under the statewide death and disability plan.
(2) The benefits payable to the member, the surviving spouse of the member, and the dependent children of the member pursuant to this part 8 are reduced by an amount that is the actuarial equivalent of any military benefit received as a result of the death or disability of a member while on authorized leave for military service whether the benefits are paid on a periodic basis or in a lump sum.
Source: L. 2026: Entire part R&RE, (SB 26-039), ch. 37, p. 177, § 1, effective August 12.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 31-31-812 as it existed prior to 2026.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 31-31-820
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-31-820 cover?
Section 31-31-820 ("Military leave of absence.") 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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