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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Crossed Over
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Passed
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Dead
Vetoed
06/03/2026
06/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING STATE COURT REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OCCURRING DURING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new legal avenue for individuals in Colorado whose constitutional rights are violated during civil immigration enforcement, allowing them to sue the responsible parties for damages or other appropriate relief, and mandates that prevailing plaintiffs receive reasonable attorney fees and costs, with a specific definition for when a plaintiff is considered to have prevailed in cases seeking injunctive relief. It clarifies that various forms of immunity, including sovereign, official, qualified, and statutory immunity, will not apply to these claims, and defines "civil immigration enforcement" as actions to investigate, question, detain, transfer, or arrest someone for the purpose of enforcing federal civil immigration law, while excluding actions by peace officers acting within the scope of their state duties. The bill also sets a two-year statute of limitations for these actions and includes an appropriation for the Department of Law to provide legal services related to its implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (44)
Julie Gonzales (D)*,
Javier Mabrey (D)*,
Michael Weissman (D)*,
Yara Zokaie (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Regina English (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Lesley Smith (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Last Action
Governor Vetoed (on 06/03/2026)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ General Civil Rights
Immigration
- ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control
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