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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill makes the penalty classification for criminal attempt to first degree murder under circumstances evidencing an attitude of universal malice manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life generally: ! A class 3 felony if serious bodily injury results to any person; ! A class 4 felony if bodily injury results to any person; and ! A class 5 felony if no injury results to any person. Under existing law, a person commits the crime of assault in the first degree if, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, the person knowingly engages in conduct that creates a grave risk of death to another person and thereby causes serious bodily injury to any person. The bill repeals this offense.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the legal penalties for criminal attempts to commit first-degree murder under circumstances showing extreme indifference to human life. Specifically, the bill establishes a tiered penalty system based on the resulting injury: if serious bodily injury occurs to any person, it will be classified as a class 3 felony; if bodily injury occurs, it will be a class 4 felony; and if no injury results, it will be a class 5 felony. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing provision of assault in the first degree that previously covered conduct creating a grave risk of death with extreme indifference. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, but could be subject to a potential referendum that would require voter approval in the November 2026 general election. If passed, the new penalties would apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025. The changes aim to provide more specific legal guidance and potential sentencing for attempted murder cases involving extreme indifference to human life.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1206 |
| Fiscal Note FN2 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1206_f1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1206_00.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_1206_01.pdf |
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