Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1134
Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- Y. Zokaie (Democratic)
- L. Gilchrist (Democratic)
- L. García (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- M. Carter (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- J. Mabrey (Democratic)
Cosponsors (24)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- S. Woodrow (Democratic)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- C. Espenoza (Democratic)
- R. English (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act clarifies that municipal court defendants have a right to counsel and that municipal defense counsel have the same notice requirements, case information, and opportunity to meet with their clients as do state-level defense counsel. Current law prohibits paying indigent municipal defense counsel on a fixed or flat-fee payment structure if the municipality prosecutes domestic violence cases. The act applies the prohibition to all municipalities and allows a flat fee arrangement if the flat fee is the same or higher than a resulting fee based on hourly compensation. Current law requires municipal court proceedings to be open to public observation. The act requires virtual observation for all in-custody proceedings and prompt resolution of municipal cases.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 4, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 2, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 3, 2026
- Revised· Mar 30, 2026
- Rerevised· Mar 31, 2026
- Final Act· Apr 13, 2026
- Signed Act· Apr 27, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1134 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1134, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary - Feb 25, 2026 · House
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Mar 2, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 16, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Apr 16, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Apr 27, 2026
Governor Signed