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HB 17-1040

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Interception Of Human Trafficking Communications

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 17-1040, also known as the "Interception Of Human Trafficking Communications" bill, allows judges to issue orders for intercepting communications if there's reason to believe it will help gather evidence of human trafficking crimes involving involuntary and sexual servitude. This means law enforcement can legally monitor certain conversations to catch traffickers. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now active and being used by the courts and law enforcement agencies in Colorado.

Official Summary

Under current law, a judge may issue an ex parte order authorizing the interception of certain communications if there is probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime that is on the statutory list will be obtained. The bill adds to the list of crimes human trafficking for involuntary servitude and for sexual servitude. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2017-03-23
Latest action
2017-01-11
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
OpenStates
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Affected by (28)

amends
HB 17-1072(2017A)· signed
Human Trafficking Sexual Servitude
amends
SB 18-084(2018A)· signed
Protection Minor Victims Of Human Trafficking
amends
SB 18-034(2018A)· signed
Relocate Title 12 Gaming To New Title 44
amends
HB 26-1082(2026A)· failed
Children Are Not for Sale Act
amends
SB 24-035(2024A)· signed
Strengthening Enforcement of Human Trafficking
amends
HB 17-1172(2017A)· signed
Penalties For Child Sex Traffickers
relates
SB 23-188(2023A)· signed
Protections For Accessing Reproductive Health Care
relates
SB 26-166(2026A)· failed
School Board Member Disqualifying Convictions
relates
HB 25-1194(2025A)· signed
Protections for Victims of Economic Abuse
relates
HB 26-1257(2026A)· signed
Local Regulation of Massage Facilities
relates
SB 26-115(2026A)· signed
Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders
relates
HB 24-1371(2024A)· signed
More Uniform Local Massage Facilities Regulation
relates
HB 17-1072(2017A)· signed
Human Trafficking Sexual Servitude
relates
SB 18-084(2018A)· signed
Protection Minor Victims Of Human Trafficking
relates
SB 18-055(2018A)· signed
Increase Surcharge For Trafficking Children
relates
HB 22-1160(2022A)· signed
Establishing Family Justice Centers
relates
HB 22-1288(2022A)· signed
Safe Reporting Assaults Suffered By Sex Workers
relates
SB 22-099(2022A)· signed
Sealing Criminal Records
relates
HB 22-1300(2022A)· signed
Local Enforcement To Prevent Human Trafficking
relates
SB 23-075(2023A)· signed
Deletion Of Child's Name From Criminal Justice Records
relates
HB 24-1261(2024A)· signed
Civil Remedies to Prevent Human Trafficking
relates
SB 24-035(2024A)· signed
Strengthening Enforcement of Human Trafficking
relates
HB 24-1345(2024A)· signed
Sunset Human Trafficking Council
relates
SB 18-092(2018A)· signed
Update References County Departments Social Services
relates
SB 17-024(2017A)· signed
Clarify Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Hearsay Exception
relates
SB 17-228(2017A)· signed
Relocate Title 12 Dance Hall And Escort And Pawnbroker
relates
HB 24-1072(2024A)· signed
Protection of Victims of Sexual Offenses
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HB 25-1150(2025A)· signed
Forfeiture of Public Employees' Retirement Association Benefits by Sex Offenders

Votes

Refer House Bill 17-1040 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0.
2017-03-01 · House · passYes: 10 · No: 0 · Other:
Refer House Bill 17-1040 to the Committee of the Whole, with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
2017-03-01 · House · passYes: 5 · No: 0 · Other: