HB 23-1280

House Bill 23-1280, which has been signed into law by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2023, establishes a new Colorado Access to Justice Commission. This commission aims to improve access to legal help for all Coloradans by recommending changes in laws and regulations. It is made up of around 18 members appointed by various state leaders and organizations, along with some non-voting staff members. The bill also allows the commission to receive funding from donations and grants to support its work.

Official Summary

The act codifies the Colorado access to justice commission (commission). The governor, legislative leadership, supreme court of Colorado, and Colorado legal organizations appoint the 17- to 20-member commission, and the Colorado supreme court justice liaison, the executive director of Colorado legal services, the executive director of the legal aid foundation of Colorado, and a representative of the Colorado attorney general serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the commission. The act directs the commission to make recommendations regarding legislative and regulatory changes that could help improve access to justice for all Coloradans, and allows the commission to hire staff. The act creates the Colorado access to justice commission cash fund. The commission is authorized to receive gifts, grants, and donations to fund the commission's duties. APPROVED by Governor June 2, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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