Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1052
Rights for Victims of Certain Crimes
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- J. Carson (Republican)
- D. Woog (Republican)
- R. Stewart (Democratic)
Cosponsors (45)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- B. Kirkmeyer (Republican)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- L. Frizell (Republican)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Daugherty (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- M. Catlin (Republican)
- S. Bright (Republican)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- M. Ball (Democratic)
- T. Winter (Republican)
- R. Taggart (Republican)
- L. Suckla (Republican)
- M. Rutinel
- N. Ricks (Democratic)
- C. Richardson (Republican)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- R. Keltie (Republican)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- A. Hartsook (Republican)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- R. Gonzalez (Republican)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- J. Caldwell (Republican)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- R. Rodriguez (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- J. Rich (Republican)
- R. Pelton (Republican)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
For purposes of the 'Victim Rights Act', the act prohibits a defendant or alleged offender in the underlying case from being the 'lawful representative' of a victim or the victim's designee if the victim is a child or an at-risk adult. The act creates new rights for a victim under the 'Victim Rights Act', including the right to:Be notified by the district attorney if the district attorney receives a notice that a crime laboratory employee engaged in a wrongful action that includes a crime against the victim and a notice that an evidentiary hearing on post-conviction petition for relief is held;Request to be referred to by an abbreviation, pseudonym, initials, or another preferred name during hearings; andBe heard at a restitution assessment hearing.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 14, 2026
- Engrossed· Apr 21, 2026
- Reengrossed· Apr 22, 2026
- Revised· Apr 29, 2026
- Rerevised· Apr 30, 2026
- Final Act· Jun 1, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 3, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 27, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1052 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 21, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1052, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 21, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.006 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment C), which amends L.001. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1052, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A), as amended by L.004. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary - Feb 3, 2026 · House
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations - Apr 21, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Apr 21, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Apr 22, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary - Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Apr 29, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Jun 2, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Jun 2, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Jun 2, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Jun 3, 2026
Governor Signed