COLORADO

Recent Legislation

2024

HB 1004: Strengthened the burden of proof for directly-related crimes, created a predetermination process, expanded mitigating circumstances, and banned use of vague language like "moral turpitude" in occupational licensing decisions.

HB 1445: Eliminated revocation of parole or probation for nonpayment of supervision fees and prioritizes virtual supervision check-ins for people on supervision.

HB 1133: Implements the state’s Clean Slate law.

2023

HB 1249: Reduces justice involvement for young children.

HB 1187: Allows alternatives to justice system involvement for those who are pregnant.

2022

SB 99: Clean Slate

SB 1098: Requires an occupational licensing audit and fair chance hiring provisions.

SB 22-018: Expands the state’s court reminder system.

2021

Senate Bill 21-124: Modifies the state’s “felony murder rule” by distinguishing defendants’ culpability for purposes of sentencing.

House Bill 21-1315: Eliminates an enumerated list of fees for juveniles during their interactions with the criminal justice system.