Colorado § 26-2-102 Legislative declaration

Colorado Statutes

§ 26-2-102 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 26-2-102

Title 26Human

Art.Public Assistance

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-2-102 (2026).

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It is the purpose of this article to promote
the public health and welfare of the people of Colorado by providing, in cooperation
with the federal government or independently, public assistance for needy
individuals and families who are residents of the state and whose income and
property are insufficient to meet the costs of necessary maintenance and services
as determined by the state department and to assist such individuals and families
to attain or retain their capabilities for independence, self-care, and self-support, as
contemplated by article XXIV of the state constitution and the provisions of the
social security act and the food stamp act. The state of Colorado and its various
departments, agencies, and political subdivisions are authorized to promote and
achieve these

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It is the purpose of this article to promote
the public health and welfare of the people of Colorado by providing, in cooperation
with the federal government or independently, public assistance for needy
individuals and families who are residents of the state and whose income and
property are insufficient to meet the costs of necessary maintenance and services
as determined by the state department and to assist such individuals and families
to attain or retain their capabilities for independence, self-care, and self-support, as
contemplated by article XXIV of the state constitution and the provisions of the
social security act and the food stamp act. The state of Colorado and its various
departments, agencies, and political subdivisions are authorized to promote and
achieve these ends by any appropriate lawful means through cooperation with and
utilization of available resources of the federal government and private individuals
and organizations.

Legislative History

Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1178, � 2. C.R.S. 1963: � 119-3-2. L. 75: Entire section amended, p. 889, � 3, effective July 28. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 1085, � 10, effective July 1.