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CO HB1134

CO HB1134
Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court

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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
04/16/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONCERNING MEASURES TO ENSURE THAT MUNICIPAL COURT DEFENDANTS ARE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO STATE COURT DEFENDANTS.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure that defendants in municipal courts receive protections and access to justice similar to those in state courts. Key provisions include requiring all municipal courts to make criminal proceedings available for remote public viewing and listening in real-time, with limited exceptions, and mandating that these proceedings be accessible to the public unless specific findings are made. The bill also strengthens the right to counsel for indigent defendants in municipal court, particularly for those in custody or facing potential jail time, ensuring they are informed of their right to a court-appointed attorney and that such counsel is provided in a timely and effective manner, with specific requirements for how municipalities must oversee and contract for indigent defense services to ensure independence and competency. Furthermore, it clarifies that municipal courts must make diligent efforts to resolve matters for defendants who are in custody for other reasons, and it expands the types of municipal offenses that can result in incarceration and fines.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (39)

Judy Amabile (D)*,  Javier Mabrey (D)*,  Elizabeth Velasco (D)*,  Michael Weissman (D)*,  Jennifer Bacon (D),  Andrew Boesenecker (D),  Kyle Brown (D),  Sean Camacho (D),  Michael Carter (D),  Chad Clifford (D),  James Coleman (D),  Regina English (D),  Cecelia Espenoza (D),  Tony Exum (D),  Meg Froelich (D),  Lorena García (D),  Lindsay Gilchrist (D),  Lori Goldstein (D),  Julie Gonzales (D),  Nick Hinrichsen (D),  Jamie Jackson (D),  Iman Jodeh (D),  Junie Joseph (D),  Cathy Kipp (D),  Sheila Lieder (D),  Mandy Lindsay (D),  Janice Marchman (D),  Karen McCormick (D),  Kyle Mullica (D),  Kenny Nguyen (D),  Jacqueline Phillips (D),  Dylan Roberts (D),  Manny Rutinel (D),  Emily Sirota (D),  Tammy Story (D),  Tom Sullivan (D),  Katie Wallace (D),  Steven Woodrow (D),  Yara Zokaie (D), 

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 04/27/2026)

Taxonomy

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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