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CO HB1138

CO HB1138
Protect Victims in Civil Sex Misconduct Suits

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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
Passed
03/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONCERNING EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN CIVIL SUITS.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Colorado's rules regarding evidence in civil cases involving sexual misconduct, strengthening protections for victims. Specifically, the bill expands restrictions on introducing evidence about a victim's sexual history, adding that a victim's manner of dress, hairstyle, speech, or lifestyle cannot be used to challenge their credibility or suggest consent. The bill establishes a more rigorous process for introducing such evidence, requiring parties seeking to admit potentially sensitive information to first make a "prima facie showing" that the evidence is relevant and necessary. Before any such evidence can be admitted, the court must conduct a confidential in-camera hearing where the alleged victim has the right to be present and heard. The bill also mandates that if evidence is potentially admissible, the court must issue a protective order limiting the scope of discovery to protect the victim from invasive or irrelevant inquiries. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that any proposed evidence must have significant probative value that clearly outweighs the potential for creating unfair prejudice or invading the victim's privacy. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to legal proceedings occurring on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (50)

Shannon Bird (D)*,  Lindsey Daugherty (D)*,  Lisa Frizell (R)*,  Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)*,  Meghan Lukens (D)*,  Rose Pugliese (R)*,  Ryan Armagost (R),  Jennifer Bacon (D),  Andrew Boesenecker (D),  Brandi Bradley (R),  Jeff Bridges (D),  Scott Bright (R),  Jarvis Caldwell (R),  John Carson (R),  James Coleman (D),  Monica Duran (D),  Regina English (D),  Cecelia Espenoza (D),  Tony Exum (D),  Meg Froelich (D),  Lorena García (D),  Ryan Gonzalez (R),  Eliza Hamrick (D),  Tony Hartsook (R),  Jamie Jackson (D),  Rebecca Keltie (R),  Sheila Lieder (D),  Mandy Lindsay (D),  William Lindstedt (D),  Paul Lundeen (R),  Javier Mabrey (D),  Matt Martinez (D),  Tisha Mauro (D),  Julie McCluskie (D),  Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),  Byron Pelton (R),  Dylan Roberts (D),  Robert Rodriguez (D),  Manny Rutinel (D),  Cleave Simpson (R),  Emily Sirota (D),  Katie Stewart (D),  Rebekah Stewart (D),  Tammy Story (D),  Brianna Titone (D),  Alex Valdez (D),  Michael Weissman (D),  Jenny Willford (D),  Ty Winter (R),  Steven Woodrow (D), 

Last Action

Senate Third Reading Calendar (13:30:00 4/10/2025 Senate Floor) (on 04/10/2025)

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