HB 17-1138

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Hate Crime Reporting By Law Enforcement

Plain-English Summary

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HB 17-1138, also known as the Hate Crime Reporting By Law Enforcement bill, requires Colorado’s Department of Public Safety to include information about hate crimes in their annual report. This includes data submitted by law enforcement agencies on crimes that are motivated by bias against certain groups. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability regarding hate crimes reported within the state. Currently, the bill is being reviewed by a committee in the House and has not yet become law.

Official Summary

The bill requires the department of public safety to include in its annual 'State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act' hearing information concerning reports submitted by law enforcement agencies concerning crimes committed in the state during the previous year, including but not limited to information concerning reports of bias-motivated crimes. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Details

Chamber: House
First action: 2017-02-01
Latest action: 2017-03-07
Last action desc.: House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
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Votes

Refer House Bill 17-1138 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.

2017-03-27 · House · pass — Yes: 4 · No: 0 · Other: —

Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.

2017-03-27 · House · pass — Yes: 0 · No: 0 · Other: —

Refer House Bill 17-1138, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0.

2017-03-27 · House · pass — Yes: 11 · No: 0 · Other: —