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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Passed
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN MONETARY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST A JUVENILE IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent courts from assessing or collecting certain monetary penalties against juveniles, defined as individuals under eighteen years old at the time of an offense, and their parents or guardians. It clarifies and reinforces previous legislation that intended to eliminate these fees and costs for minors involved in the justice system. Specifically, the bill prohibits "time payment fees," "court-ordered costs," "community or useful public service fees," "surcharges" related to sex offenses and restorative justice, and "processing fees" for public defender applications from being charged to juveniles or their families. Furthermore, it invalidates any such outstanding assessments made on or after July 6, 2021, ensuring that financial burdens do not follow individuals who were children when they committed an alleged offense, regardless of their age at the time of adjudication or if their case is handled in adult court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (34)
Jennifer Bacon (D)*,
Cecelia Espenoza (D)*,
Julie Gonzales (D)*,
William Lindstedt (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Adrienne Benavidez (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
Michael Carter (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lorena García (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Last Action
Sent to the Governor (on 04/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1232 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114672/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113796/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113732/download |
| Senate Judiciary Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18714/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113274/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113213/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112848/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112157/download |
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