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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Passed
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/02/2023
06/02/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY IN SECTION 18-1-901, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "serious bodily injury" in Colorado law to include a penetrating knife or penetrating gunshot wound, in addition to the existing criteria of substantial risk of death, serious permanent disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of bodily function, and second- or third-degree burns. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023, and the general assembly has determined it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (27)
Gabe Evans (R)*,
Rhonda Fields (D)*,
Barbara McLachlan (D)*,
Byron Pelton (R)*,
Ryan Armagost (R),
Mark Baisley (R),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Janet Buckner (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Bob Gardner (R),
Joann Ginal (D),
Chris Hansen (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Larry Liston (R),
Paul Lundeen (R),
Mike Lynch (R),
Kyle Mullica (D),
Rod Pelton (R),
Kevin Priola (D),
Janice Rich (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Jim Smallwood (R),
Marc Snyder (D),
Rick Taggart (R),
Perry Will (R),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 06/02/2023)
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