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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill clarifies the conduct by which a person can commit criminally negligent homicide to include proximately causing the death of another person while operating or driving a motor vehicle with criminal negligence. The bill increases the penalty for causing the death of another person while simultaneously driving a motor vehicle and using an electronic mobile device. Offenses categorized as vehicular homicide or vehicular assault are added to the list of crimes of violence.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that criminally negligent homicide can occur when a person's criminal negligence while operating a motor vehicle is the direct cause of another person's death, and it increases penalties for causing death while driving and using an electronic mobile device. It also designates offenses like vehicular homicide and vehicular assault as "crimes of violence," meaning those convicted will be ineligible for probation and will face mandatory sentencing. The bill aims to strengthen penalties and legal definitions surrounding fatal traffic incidents, particularly those involving negligence and the use of mobile devices while driving.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-072 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111035/download |
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