SB 18-278

signed

Increase Penalty For First Responder Assaults

Plain-English Summary

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Senate Bill 18-278, which has now been signed into law, increases the punishment for assaulting a peace officer or firefighter in Colorado. Currently, such assaults are classified as second-degree offenses; this bill elevates these crimes to a higher penalty class, making them more severe. This change affects anyone who commits an assault against first responders in their official capacity. Since the bill has been signed, it means that the law is now in effect and being enforced.

Official Summary

The bill increases the penalty level for a second degree on a peace officer or firefighter by one class. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More

Details

Chamber: Senate
First action: 2018-05-07
Latest action: 2018-04-27
Last action desc.: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
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amends

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Abolishing Abortion In Colorado

amends

HB 25-1227(2025A)· signed

Assault in Second Degree

amends

HB 26-1290(2026A)· signed

Criminal Offense of Assault

amends

HB 23-1293(2023A)· signed

Felony Sentencing Commission Recommendations

amends

HB 19-1115(2019A)· failed

Assault On Detention Workers

amends

HB 22-1330(2022A)· signed

Suspend 5-year Corrections Appropriations

relates

HB 23-1043(2023A)· signed

Emergency And Continued Placement With Relative Or Kin

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SB 26-113(2026A)· signed

Require Recovery Residences to Obtain Behavioral Health Administration License

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HB 22-1288(2022A)· signed

Safe Reporting Assaults Suffered By Sex Workers

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HB 22-1278(2022A)· signed

Behavioral Health Administration

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HB 23-1292(2023A)· signed

Enhanced Sentencing Colorado Commission On Criminal And Juvenile Justice Recommendations

repeals

SB 25-210(2025A)· signed

Repeal Appropriation Requirement

repeals

HB 18-1077(2018A)· signed

Penalty For Burglary Of Firearms

repeals

HB 18-1200(2018A)· signed

Cybercrime Changes

repeals

SB 19-241(2019A)· signed

Revisor's Bill

repeals

SB 19-172(2019A)· signed

Protect From Unlawful Abandonment And Confinement

repeals

HB 19-1250(2019A)· signed

Sexual Assault While In Custody Or Detained

repeals

SB 18-119(2018A)· signed

False Imprisonment Of A Minor

Votes

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2018-05-07 · Senate · fail — Yes: 12 · No: 23 · Other: —