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HB 26-1380

signed

Repeal Office of Judicial Discipline Ombudsman

Plain-English Summary

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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

The act 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: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2026-06-04
Latest action
2026-04-02
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
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Sponsors

Topics

Courts & Judicial

Related Legislation

This bill affects (2)

relates
HB 24-1296(2024A)· signed
Modifications to the Colorado Open Records Act
relates
HB 24-1054(2024A)· signed
Jail Standards Commission Recommendations

Affected by (0)

None found.

Votes

ADOPT
2026-04-28 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
REPASS
2026-04-28 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Approve the first draft conference committee report of the first conference committee on H.B. 26-1380.
2026-04-23 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
NOT CNCR
2026-04-17 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
Adopt amendment L.002
2026-04-14 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1380, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-04-14 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
BILL
2026-04-11 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1380 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-04-06 · House · passYes: · No: · Other: