1. (1) Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this article 1.2, all provisions of this article 1.2 apply to all child custody proceedings; any matter brought pursuant to the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, article 10 of title 14; the Colorado Probate Code, articles 10 to 17 of title 15; all other private matters that meet the definition of a child custody proceeding; and the Colorado Children's Code, this title 19.
2. (2) In a case filed pursuant to this article 1.2 that constitutes a child custody proceeding, the court and each party to the proceeding shall also comply with the federal implementing regulations of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 that outline the minimum federal standards governing ICWA's implementation to ensure that ICWA is applied in Colorado consistent with the ICWA's express language, congress's intent in enacting ICWA, and to promote the stability and security of Indian children, tribes, and families.
3. (3) All provisions of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 are incorporated into this article 1.2, even if not specifically referenced. This article 1.2 may provide additional protections beyond those required by the federal ICWA, in which case the provisions of this article 1.2 apply.

Source: L. 2025: Entire article added, (HB 25-1204), ch. 338, p. 1788, § 2, effective August 6.