HB 26-1380
signedRepeal Office of Judicial Discipline Ombudsman
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse 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.)
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- 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
- Kyle Brown (sponsor) · Democratic
- Rick Taggart (sponsor) · Republican
- Jeff Bridges (sponsor) · Democratic
- Barbara Kirkmeyer (sponsor) · Republican
- Emily Sirota (sponsor) · Democratic
- Judy Amabile (sponsor) · Democratic
- Monica Duran (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Cecelia Espenoza (cosponsor) · Democratic
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