Colorado 2025 Bills

Tax Incentive for Film Festivals

House Bill 25-1005, which has been signed into law, offers tax incentives for established film festivals that move their operations to Colorado. The law provides a refundable tax credit of up to $34 million over ten years for large film festivals that meet specific criteria and attract at least 100,000 attendees annually, including many from out-of-state or internationally. Additionally, smaller local film festivals can receive up to $5 million in tax credits during the same period. This bill aims to boost Colorado's film industry by attracting major international film festivals to the state. Since it has been signed into law, this incentive is now available for qualifying film festivals that relocate to Colorado by January 1, 2026.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Wildlife Damage Protection of Personal Information

Senate Bill 25-038, also known as the Wildlife Damage Protection of Personal Information, is a Colorado law that ensures personal information submitted by individuals claiming property damage due to wildlife remains confidential. This includes details from site assessments and nonlethal measures taken to prevent conflicts with wildlife. The bill allows for some exceptions, such as sharing anonymous data about claims or when an individual makes their own information public. It has been signed into law, meaning it is now active and protects the privacy of those who file damage claims with the Division of Parks and Wildlife.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Change Confinement Standards Egg-Laying Hens

House Bill 25-1074撤销了2020年通过的一项法案中关于售卖鸡蛋的产蛋鸡饲养标准的规定。这项法案影响到所有销售含有来自限制笼养环境的鸡蛋的产品的企业。由于该法案已经签署成为法律，这意味着原有的关于改善蛋鸡生活条件的标准不再适用，相关企业可以继续使用之前的养殖方法。

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Prohibition on Cultivated Meat

House Bill 25-1064, which has been signed into law in Colorado, bans the sale and production of cultivated meat. Cultivated meat is defined as food made from animal cells grown in a lab rather than from animals raised on farms. Violators can face fines and their business licenses could be suspended or revoked by health agencies. This means that companies producing such lab-grown meats are no longer allowed to sell their products within Colorado.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law

Senate Bill 25-047 in Colorado aims to enforce federal immigration law more strictly by allowing local police to cooperate with federal immigration officials and requiring them to report suspected undocumented individuals. The bill also revokes previous laws that protected people from being arrested near courthouses, restricted probation officers from sharing personal information with federal immigration authorities, and banned state contracts for private immigration detention services. Since the bill has been signed into law, local governments must now comply with these new requirements or risk losing certain grants. This affects anyone involved in legal proceedings, those on probation, and entities providing detention services related to immigration enforcement.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Malpractice Insurers Gender-Affirming Care Minors

House Bill 25-1068, which has been signed into law, allows medical malpractice insurers in Colorado to refuse coverage or increase premiums for healthcare providers and facilities that offer gender-affirming care to minors under 18 years old. This means insurance companies can penalize doctors, clinics, and hospitals that provide such services by either not insuring them at all or charging higher rates. Additionally, the bill prevents insurers from receiving state funding if their policies cover actions related to providing gender-affirming healthcare to minors. This law affects healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care and could limit access to these services for young people in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Deflection Supports Justice-Involved Youth

Senate Bill 25-043, titled "Deflection Supports Justice-Involved Youth," aims to improve the treatment and support for young people involved in the criminal justice system. It focuses on providing better behavioral health services, housing support, and rehabilitation programs for youthful offenders, including those with disabilities. The bill also updates procedures for determining a juvenile's competency in court cases and shortens the time frame for evaluating whether a youth can be restored to competency after being charged with certain offenses. Additionally, it establishes a grant program to fund trauma-informed health and development programs for at-risk youth through nonprofit organizations and tribal entities. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now in effect and will impact how justice-involved young people are handled by the legal system.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Temporary Rules of the Senate

Senate Resolution 25-001 is a procedural document that sets temporary rules for how the Colorado State Senate will operate. It affects all members and staff of the Senate, guiding their actions until permanent rules can be established. Since it has been signed, these temporary rules are now in effect and govern the Senate's operations until replaced by formal, long-term rules.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Increase Transportation Mode Choice Reduce Emissions

Senate Bill 25-030, titled "Increase Transportation Mode Choice Reduce Emissions," requires the Colorado Department of Transportation and local governments to identify gaps in public transportation, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian pathways along state highways by July 1, 2026. This bill aims to improve infrastructure for alternative modes of transportation to reduce emissions and increase travel options. It also mandates that these entities report their findings and potential funding sources to a legislative committee by the end of October 2026. The bill is now signed into law, meaning local governments with populations over 5,000 must start submitting their planned projects to metropolitan planning organizations as early as December 31, 2025.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Accessibility Standards in Building Codes

HB 25-1030 is a Colorado law that ensures building codes adopted by local governments meet or exceed accessibility standards for people with disabilities. This means when counties and cities update their building rules, they must include strong guidelines to make buildings accessible, following the International Building Code and not falling below what's required by federal disability laws. The law applies broadly but exempts single-family homes and some energy-efficient codes. It also requires state oversight to ensure that schools, health facilities, hotels, and other public spaces are made more accessible when their building standards change. Since it has been signed into law, this bill is now in effect and local governments must follow these new guidelines when updating their building codes.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Adjust Necessary Document Program

Senate Bill 25-008, which has been signed into law, updates a Colorado program that helps certain residents pay for important documents like identity cards and citizenship papers. Starting July 1, 2027, eligible individuals can get these documents for free at specific locations such as DMV offices or vital statistics offices without having to pay fees. The bill also allows people to declare their own eligibility for the program and ensures they won't have to pay the Department of Revenue's fees for driver’s licenses or ID cards. This change will help make essential documents more accessible to those who need financial assistance.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Applying Artificial Intelligence to Fight Wildfire

Senate Bill 25-022 allocates $7.5 million to study and develop artificial intelligence tools that can predict, prevent, and help fight wildfires in Colorado. This money will be used by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control to create maps and models that classify vegetation, predict wildfire risks after lightning strikes, track fire perimeters, and forecast where fires might spread. The bill is now signed into law, meaning the funding and initiatives it outlines are officially approved and can proceed.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Local Government Permitting Wireless Telecommunications Facilities

HB 25-1056 is a Colorado bill that speeds up the process for telecommunications companies to build new cell towers or make significant changes to existing ones by setting a strict 90-day deadline for local governments to approve or reject applications. If the local government doesn’t act within this timeframe, the application is automatically approved unless there are missing documents or mutual agreement to extend the period. The bill also prevents local governments from unreasonably delaying construction permits and ensures that companies don't need to file new paperwork when they replace equipment at existing facilities without making major changes. This bill was signed into law and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Food Waste Reduction in Public Schools

House Bill 25-1059, also known as the Food Waste Reduction in Public Schools Act, encourages Colorado public schools to create policies that reduce food waste. These policies can include composting, donating extra food to local nonprofits, or setting up share tables where students can redistribute untouched but safe food items. The bill ensures that these initiatives comply with health and safety regulations and provides immunity from liability for school staff involved in implementing such programs. Since the bill has been signed into law, Colorado public schools are now encouraged to adopt these waste-reducing practices.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Electroconvulsive Treatment for Minors

House Bill 25-1070, which has been signed into law in Colorado, changes the rules for electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) for minors aged 15 years or younger. Previously, ECT could only be performed if it was medically necessary to treat life-threatening malignant catatonia. The new law removes this specific condition, meaning that ECT can now be authorized under a broader set of medical circumstances for young patients. This affects minors and their healthcare providers in Colorado, potentially making ECT more accessible but also raising concerns about its use. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and医疗机构在回答中止了。根据已有的信息，我来完成总结： 该法案取消了对未成年人接受电休克治疗（ECT）的特定医疗条件限制，使得医生可以基于更广泛的医学判断为15岁及以下患有严重精神疾病的儿童开具这种治疗方法。这项法律变动影响到需要此类治疗的年轻患者及其家属和医疗服务提供者。由于该法案已经签署成为法律，这意味着它已经在实践中生效了。

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Defense

House Bill 25-1058, also known as the "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Defense" bill, changes how Colorado courts handle defendants who plead not guilty due to mental illness. The bill requires judges to work with mental health experts to decide if a defendant needs an overnight stay for a thorough evaluation and sets rules for where these evaluations can take place—either at a jail or a specialized facility. It also ensures that during any recorded examination, the defendant is dressed appropriately and not visibly restrained. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now in effect. This affects anyone who enters a "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea in Colorado courts and impacts how these cases are handled moving forward.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Local Government Tax Audit Confidentiality Standards

Senate Bill 25-046, now signed into law, sets rules to keep taxpayer information private when local governments hire outside auditors to check sales and use tax. This means that third-party auditors can't share details about a business's taxes with anyone else unless it’s for specific reasons like reporting to the government or helping resolve disputes between different agencies. The law also allows businesses to give permission for their own information to be shared if they want. Violating these privacy rules is punishable by fines of up to $1,000 per violation. This bill protects taxpayers' confidential data while allowing necessary communication among relevant authorities.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Judicial Officers

This Colorado bill, which has been signed into law, increases the number of judges in several judicial districts starting from July 2025. Specifically, it adds one district court judge and one county court judge in certain counties like La Plata and others for subsequent years. Additionally, it allows district court judges assigned to Arapahoe County to have their offices outside the county seat. The bill also allocates funds to support these new positions and to help the state public defender's office. This means that more judges will be available to handle cases in those areas starting next year, potentially reducing caseloads and wait times for court appearances.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Investment Authority of State Treasurer for Affordable Housing

Senate Bill 25-006, which has been signed into law, allows Colorado's state treasurer to invest up to $50 million in special bonds that help create affordable homes for sale. These homes are meant for people earning up to 140% of the area’s median income and would likely not be built without this investment. The bill ensures these homes stay affordable over time and requires regular updates on how the money is being used. This law aims to make homeownership more accessible for low- and moderate-income families in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Pretrial Release for Repeat Violent Offenses

House Bill 25-1072, which has been signed into law, stops courts from releasing individuals on personal recognizance bonds without the district attorney's agreement if those individuals are accused of violent crimes and have a recent history of such offenses. This applies to people who were convicted of a violent crime within the last two years or who currently face at least two pending charges for violent crimes. The law also sets a minimum bond amount of $7,500 for repeat violent offenders. This bill aims to keep potentially dangerous individuals in custody before their trials if they meet these criteria.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

State Tax Expenditure & Grant Database

House Bill 25-1048, which has been signed into law, requires the creation of an online database by the Department of Revenue. This database will list all state tax breaks and grant programs that meet certain criteria, such as those with limited funding or requiring approval from a state agency. The database must be completed by December 31, 2026, and updated annually thereafter. This law affects anyone interested in state grants or tax benefits, including businesses and individuals who might qualify for these programs. Since the bill has been signed, it is now an active law that will guide how the Department of Revenue manages this new database.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Increase Stakeholder Participation

House Bill 25-1069, which has been signed into law, requires Colorado legislators to create a public online forum starting July 1, 2028. This forum will allow lawmakers to post drafts or titles of bills they are considering for the next legislative session, giving citizens an opportunity to review and provide feedback before the formal legislative process begins. Each legislator can upload up to three versions of each bill draft or title, but all posted content must include a disclaimer stating that the proposed legislation may change and isn't guaranteed to be introduced. The online forum will be active until just before the start of the legislative session when it will be taken down. This law aims to increase public engagement in the early stages of bill development.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Behavioral Health Crisis Response Recommendations

Senate Bill 25-042, titled "Behavioral Health Crisis Response Recommendations," aims to improve Colorado's response to mental health crises. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety and the Behavioral Health Administration to work with stakeholders to identify existing resources and model programs for handling behavioral health emergencies, as well as gaps in funding and reimbursement for these services. They must compile a list of resources, report on identified issues, and develop recommendations to address them. Additionally, it mandates that hospitals conduct thorough evaluations for individuals placed under emergency mental health holds and ensures proper discharge or transfer procedures based on the criteria set by federal law. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now in effect and will help enhance Colorado's behavioral health crisis response system.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Motor Vehicle Regulation Administration

HB 25-1076 is a Colorado bill that aims to prevent the creation and distribution of fake motor vehicle documents by making it illegal without facing fines up to $1,000. It also simplifies the process for minors getting their driver's license by allowing any responsible adult to sign the required driving log instead of just parents or guardians. Additionally, the bill updates various aspects of Colorado’s motor vehicle laws, such as expanding medical professionals who can provide opinions on driver licensing and allowing mobile versions of driver's licenses. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now in effect.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Jury Duty Opt-Out for Certain People

House Bill 25-1065 allows people who are 72 years old or older to choose not to serve on a jury either temporarily or permanently. Judges can ask for proof if someone wants to opt out of jury duty under this law. The bill also sets aside $10,066 from the state's budget to help courts handle these changes. However, despite being signed into law, it was vetoed by the governor on May 16, 2025, which means the bill will not become a law and won't be implemented as intended.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Qualified Medication Administration Personnel

House Bill 25-1022, also known as the "Qualified Medication Administration Personnel" bill, updates the definition of qualified workers who can administer medication in assisted living residences. It includes individuals who passed a competency evaluation by an approved training entity after July 1, 2017, and now adds those who were evaluated before that date by the Department of Public Health and Environment. This change affects staff working in assisted living facilities, ensuring they meet certain standards for medication administration. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official and being implemented to help regulate staffing qualifications in these residences.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Allowing Vehicle Mortgage Filings Any County

Senate Bill 25-025 changes Colorado law so that lenders can now file a vehicle mortgage in any county of their choice, not just the one where the borrower lives or the car is located. This means lenders have more flexibility when filing mortgages for cars and other vehicles. The bill has been signed into law, which means it will take effect soon and affect how vehicle mortgages are handled across the state.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Detection Components for Wildfire Mitigation

Senate Bill 25-011, titled "Detection Components for Wildfire Mitigation," aims to enhance wildfire detection and prevention by allowing the state of Colorado to partner with private companies. The bill establishes a fund called the FIRE fund, which will receive money from the state treasury to support the development and operation of advanced fire detection technologies through contracts with private vendors. Starting in 2025, the fund will gradually increase its budget each year to support these efforts. This initiative is intended to improve wildfire response and management across Colorado by leveraging modern technology and public-private partnerships. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official state policy.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Single Point of Contact Wireless Services

This Colorado bill, SB 25-031, expands technical assistance for deploying wireless services and requires emergency alerts to be sent in predominant minority languages if a significant portion of the population speaks that language poorly. It also allows for grants to improve accessibility and translation options for these alerts and imposes charges on prepaid wireless telecommunication services to fund 911 services. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions will now go into effect as scheduled.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · Senate

Municipal Authority over Certain Land

House Bill 25-1029 gives Colorado municipalities more control over land they acquire outside their city limits for open spaces and natural areas, similar to how they manage parks and roads. This means cities can enforce rules and regulations on these lands without needing approval from other governing bodies. The bill also makes sure this authority applies even if the land isn’t open to the public or is within an Indian reservation (though it exempts land inside reservations). Since the bill has been signed, municipalities now have this expanded power over the specified types of land they acquire.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Ability to Pay Bond Online Clarifications

House Bill 25-1015, which has been signed into law, clarifies and updates Colorado’s bond statutes to ensure that people can pay their bail bonds online. This change makes it easier for individuals to post bail without having to visit a physical location in person. The bill affects anyone who needs to pay a bond or bail for someone in custody. Since the bill has been signed, these changes are now law and people can start using online methods to pay bonds immediately.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Air Quality Control Regulation Workforce Impact

House Bill 25-1042 in Colorado aims to create a workforce advisory council by August 1, 2025. This council will help the Department of Public Health and Environment analyze how new air quality rules might affect jobs and employment. The bill also asks if hiring a full-time advocate for workers would be helpful during rule-making processes. After January 15, 2026, the council must meet regularly to continue advising on these issues. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now active and the department will start implementing its requirements.

Last action: 2025-01-08 · House

Adjournment Sine Die

SJR 24B-001, titled "Adjournment Sine Die," is a bill that formally ends the current legislative session without setting a date for reconvening. This means that any unfinished business will need to be addressed in the next session unless special sessions are called. Since it has been signed, the current legislative session has officially ended, and no further actions can be taken on pending bills until the next session begins.

Last action: 2024-08-29 · Senate

Expand Property Tax Exemptions

This Colorado bill aims to increase property tax exemptions for certain homeowners starting in 2025. It raises the exemption limit from 50% of the first $200,000 of a home's value to 50% of half the state’s median home value for seniors, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty. Additionally, it proposes allowing these individuals to claim the exemption regardless of how long they have owned their homes, if voters approve a constitutional amendment at the 2026 election. The bill has been signed into law but its full impact will depend on voter approval for certain provisions in 2026.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Property Tax

The Colorado bill HB 24B-1001 modifies property tax limits for local governments and school districts, aiming to control how much these entities can increase their property taxes each year. For local governments (excluding schools), the limit is now based on a percentage of previous revenue plus an annual growth rate. School districts get a similar but slightly higher limit that also considers student enrollment increases. The bill also reduces valuation rates for nonresidential and personal properties, as well as residential real estate in certain cases, to lower property tax burdens. Parts of the bill are already signed into law, while other parts will take effect on October 1, 2024, or upon a specific declaration by the governor depending on voter approval of related initiatives.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Special District Property Tax Limit Waiver

House Bill 24B-1009 allows certain special districts in Colorado to ask voters if they should be exempt from limits on how much property tax revenue they can collect, keep, and spend. This would affect specific special districts that meet the bill’s criteria. Since the bill has been signed into law, these special districts can now seek voter approval for such exemptions.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Local Approval of Property Tax Initiatives

House Concurrent Resolution 24B-1001 is a bill that would require voter approval at the local level for any statewide initiative that affects how local governments collect or spend property tax money. If passed by voters in November 2024, this resolution means that changes to local property taxes proposed on a state-wide scale would need additional consent from residents of each affected community before those changes could take effect locally. The bill has been signed but is awaiting the outcome of the public vote next year to become effective.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Business Personal Property Tax Exemptions

This Colorado bill, HB 24B-1003, makes sure that businesses growing crops in greenhouses for profit don’t have to pay personal property taxes on the equipment they use. This tax exemption applies to any greenhouse used for growing plants meant for human or animal consumption and will be permanent starting November 28, 2024. The bill has been signed by the governor and is now law once the effective date arrives, benefiting agricultural businesses that operate controlled environment greenhouses.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Additional Property Tax Relief for Homeowners

House Bill 24B-1004 provides additional property tax relief for homeowners in Colorado by reducing the valuation of their homes for property taxes, except for school district levies. For senior homeowners who live primarily in their home, it reduces the taxable value even further starting from 2025. The bill will only take effect if another bill (Senate Bill 24-233) becomes law and if two specific initiatives are not approved by voters on November 5, 2024. Currently, the bill has been signed but needs to meet these conditions before it can provide actual tax relief to homeowners.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Primary Residence Real Property Valuation

House Bill 24B-1002 is a Colorado bill that, if approved by voters in November 2025, would create a new property tax classification for primary residences. This classification would allow homeowners who occupy their homes as their main residence to receive a reduction in property valuation, up to $70,000 adjusted for inflation or 10% of the actual value of the home, whichever is less. The bill only takes effect if certain conditions are not met from initiatives voted on in November 2024. Currently, the bill has been signed but needs voter approval before it can be implemented starting January 1, 2026.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Restore Gallagher Amendment to Property Tax

House Concurrent Resolution 24B-1002 aims to restore parts of the Gallagher Amendment, which previously regulated property tax rates for residential and nonresidential properties in Colorado. The bill sets a new base year (2026) to determine how much of the total assessed value comes from residential properties and requires that this percentage stay constant over time. It also fixes the assessment rate for most nonresidential properties at their 2026 levels. This resolution would affect property tax rates for homeowners and businesses, potentially lowering taxes on homes as values increase while stabilizing commercial property taxes. Since it has been signed into law, these changes will take effect according to the specified timeline starting in 2026.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Calculation of Property Tax for Special Districts

SCR 24B-002 is a Colorado bill that aims to change how property taxes are calculated for special districts, which are local government entities like water or fire districts. This change could affect homeowners and businesses within these districts by altering their tax bills. Since the status of the bill is "signed," it has been approved and enacted into law, meaning the new calculation method for property taxes in special districts is now in effect.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · Senate

Tax Code Legislative Task Force

House Bill 24B-1008 creates a task force in Colorado that will work on redesigning the state's tax system. The goal is to reduce taxes and fees for citizens except for sales and use taxes, with the aim of boosting economic growth. This group, made up of lawmakers and non-lawmakers, must start meeting by June 2, 2025, and report their findings within a year after their first meeting. Since the bill has been signed into law, this task force will officially begin its work as planned.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Authorize Local Government Land Value Tax

SCR 24B-001 is a bill that allows local governments in Colorado to implement a land value tax. This means cities or counties could choose to tax the value of land without including the value of buildings or improvements on that land. The bill has been signed into law, so now local governments can start considering and implementing this type of tax if they wish.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · Senate

Accessible Housing Property Taxes

HB 24B-1007 is a Colorado bill that aims to reduce property taxes for homes and buildings that exceed state standards for accessibility. Starting from January 1, 2025, properties with more accessible features than required will see their property tax valuations lowered by up to 1%, depending on how many extra accessibility points they have. This means homeowners or building owners who make their properties more accessible can pay less in property taxes. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are set to take effect as planned for those who qualify starting next year.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Valuation Assessment Reduction Residential Property

House Bill 24B-1005 in Colorado proposes a change to how residential property taxes are calculated, replacing the current fixed reduction with a new system based on each county's median home value. Under this bill, homeowners would get a tax break that varies depending on whether their home’s value is below or above 70% of the median value in their county. If passed, this change would only take effect if another bill (Senate Bill 24-233) also becomes law and if two specific initiatives related to property taxes do not pass in the November 5, 2024 election. The bill is currently signed but has not yet been fully enacted into law.

Last action: 2024-08-26 · House

Property Tax

Senate Bill 24-233, which has been signed into law in Colorado, aims to limit how much local governments can collect from property taxes starting in 2025. The bill sets a cap on the amount of property tax revenue that non-home rule municipalities and school districts can increase each year by 5.5%, unless voters approve higher limits. It also reduces the valuation rates for both residential and commercial properties, which means homeowners and businesses will pay less in property taxes over time. Additionally, it provides state reimbursement to local governments for lost property tax revenue due to these changes. However, this law won't take effect if voters pass initiatives that reduce property valuations or require voter approval for higher property tax limits at the next general election on November 5, 2024.

Last action: 2024-05-06 · Senate

Notify Governor of Adjournment

SJR 24-020 is a bill that requires the Colorado General Assembly to notify the governor when they adjourn, which means ending their session. This ensures the governor knows when lawmakers are no longer in session and can act accordingly. Since it has been signed, this notification process is now official state policy.

Last action: 2024-05-06 · Senate

Adjourn Sine Die

SJR 24-021 is a bill that formally adjourns the Colorado state legislature without setting a specific date for reconvening, which essentially wraps up the legislative session. Since it has been signed, this means the current session of the legislature has officially ended. This affects all legislators and staff involved in the legislative process as they will now focus on other duties until the next session begins.

Last action: 2024-05-06 · Senate

Raise Damage Limit Tort Actions

House Bill 24-1472, which has been signed into law and will take effect on January 1, 2025, increases the cap on damages for personal injury and wrongful death cases in Colorado. For example, it raises the limit for noneconomic losses from $250,000 to $1.5 million and adjusts this amount every two years based on inflation. It also allows siblings of deceased individuals to sue for wrongful death under certain conditions and sets a new cap of $2.125 million for wrongful death damages that will be adjusted for inflation starting in 2028. Additionally, the bill gradually raises the limits for medical malpractice cases over five years, with similar adjustments for inflation afterward. This means that people who suffer significant injuries or lose loved ones due to negligence will have higher potential compensation, and these amounts will increase as costs rise.

Last action: 2024-05-05 · House