HB 26-1380

House Bill 26-1380, which has been signed into law, plans to end an office called the judicial discipline ombudsman on July 1, 2027. This office was created in 2023 to provide confidential advice about how judges are disciplined and the work environment for them. The bill affects anyone involved with or concerned about Colorado's judicial system, including judges and those who report misconduct. Since it has been signed, the law will take effect as scheduled unless further action changes this plan.

Official Summary

Joint Budget Committee. The bill repeals the office of the judicial discipline ombudsman, effective July 1, 2027, which was established in 2023 to act as an independent and confidential advisor on judicial discipline procedures and workplace culture.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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