HB 23-1293

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Felony Sentencing Commission Recommendations

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 23-1293 changes the severity of certain criminal offenses in Colorado by reclassifying some felonies to misdemeanors or adjusting them to different felony levels. It also makes necessary changes to the details of these crimes to match their new classifications. The bill allocates $32,170 from the state's general fund for probation programs and services. Governor Jared Polis signed this bill into law on June 1, 2023, and it will take effect on October 1, 2023. This means that starting in October, people convicted of these offenses will face different penalties according to the new classifications.

Official Summary

The act reclassifies various criminal offenses that are currently a felony to a different felony or misdemeanor level. The act changes the elements of some crimes to align with the new sentencing classifications. The act appropriates $32,170 from the general fund to the judicial department for probation programs and services and for capital outlay. APPROVED by Governor June 1, 2023 EFFECTIVE October 1, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber: House
First action: 2023-06-01
Latest action: 2023-04-13
Last action desc.: Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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BILL

2023-05-04 · Senate · pass — Yes: 30 · No: 5 · Other: —

COW *

2023-05-03 · Senate · fail — Yes: 12 · No: 20 · Other: —

BILL

2023-04-29 · House · pass — Yes: 47 · No: 18 · Other: —

HB 23-1293

Felony Sentencing Commission Recommendations

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