Colorado Bills

passed both · Colorado · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SJR 25-006: Condemnation of January 6 Insurrection Pardons

This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Colorado legislature. It formally condemns President Trump's pardons of individuals convicted for participating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, and also condemns the firing of FBI agents investigating the attack. The resolution expresses disapproval of actions it claims undermine the rule of law and the safety of Capitol officers. As a joint resolution, it has no legal effect and does not change any policies or directly affect any individuals.

Matt Ball (D) Nick Hinrichsen (D) Sean Camacho (D) Michael Carter (D) · 55 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 25-1111: Expand Homestead Exemptions

For property tax years commencing during property tax reassessment cycles (cycles) that begin on or after January 1, 2025, the bill changes the amount of the exemptions for the owner-occupied primary residence (residence) of a qualifying senior, a veteran with a disability, or the surviving spouse of a United States armed forces service member who died in the line of duty or veteran whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease (exemptions) from 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value of the residence to 50% of an amount of actual value of the residence equal to 50% of the estimated state median home value (median home value) for the state; except that, if the median home value declines, the exemption amount continues to be calculated based on the median home value used to calculate the exemption amount for the property tax years included in the prior cycle. The state constitution currently only allows a senior who has owned and occupied the senior's residence for 10 years, or the surviving spouse of such a senior (surviving spouse), to claim the exemption. If at the 2026 general election the voters of the state approve a referred constitutional amendment to allow a senior or a surviving spouse who has previously qualified for the exemption for 2016 or any later year for a prior residence to claim the exemption for the senior's or surviving spouse's current residence regardless of how long the senior or surviving spouse has owned and occupied that residence, the bill makes the statutory changes needed to conform to the constitutional amendment. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 25-1150: Forfeiture of Public Employees' Retirement Association Benefits by Sex Offenders

Effective January 1, 2026, the bill requires a member or retiree of the public employees' retirement association (PERA) who has been convicted of a sex crime and exhausted all appellate review for such a conviction to forfeit their PERA benefits and requires a PERA member to forfeit the option to refund their member contributions and matching employer contributions. The bill creates the sexual assault survivors' cash fund (fund) and requires PERA to transfer an amount of money equal to the forfeited benefits to the fund. The bill also creates the sexual assault survivors' grant program in the department of corrections to provide grants to survivors of a sex crime to use for necessary medical and mental health resources. The bill requires a district court to provide for the rights of innocent persons including, but not limited to, providing the member or retiree adequate notice of a forfeiture proceeding and holding a hearing to provide the member or retiree a fair opportunity to defend their entitlement. The bill forbids a district court from including in the judgement or order to the association any forfeited retirement benefit to which a spouse or former spouse of the defendant is entitled under law or as determined by a court order. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 25-1089: County Mail Ballot Signature Verification Requirements

Currently, in every mail ballot election coordinated with or conducted by a county clerk and recorder, a single election judge personally conducts the review of each mail ballot for purposes of signature verification, unless the county clerk and recorder allows the election judge to use a signature verification device. The bill authorizes the county clerk and recorder to allow a team of bipartisan election judges, rather than a single election judge, to review mail ballots for purposes of signature verification. The bill authorizes the secretary of state to adopt rules concerning the procedure for using a team of bipartisan election judges for such signature verification.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 25-1164: Constitutional Carry of Handgun

The bill grants a person who is at least 18 years of age and permitted to possess a handgun pursuant to federal and state law the same authority to carry a concealed handgun as a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun (permit). A person who carries a concealed handgun without a permit has the same rights, limitations, and authority to carry as a person who holds a permit. A person may obtain a permit for the purpose of using the permit to carry a concealed handgun in another state that recognizes a Colorado permit. The bill makes the minimum age to obtain a permit 18 years of age. Under existing law, Colorado recognizes permits issued in other states that meet certain criteria, including that the holder of the out-of-state permit is at least 21 years of age. The bill changes the minimum age for recognition of an out-of-state permit to 18 years of age. Under existing law, a permit is valid for 5 years. The bill makes a permit valid for the life of the permit holder. Existing permits, other than temporary emergency permits, are converted to lifetime permits. Because the bill makes permits valid for the life of the holder, the bill repeals provisions relating to the renewal of permits. The bill repeals the temporary emergency permit to carry a concealed handgun. The bill repeals local government authority to regulate open or concealed carry of a handgun, including repealing the authority of special districts and the governing boards of institutions of higher education, as applicable. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Ron Weinberg (R) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 25-1231: Protect Minors from Sexual or Pornographic Content

The bill prohibits an individual, organization, or entity from: Permitting a minor to attend events, performances, or activities explicitly involving sexual content or pornographic materials; or Exposing a minor to pornographic materials in any form, including digital, print, or broadcast mediums. The prohibition does not apply to: Educational materials or school programs explicitly designed for age-appropriate sex education in accordance with local and federal regulations; or Parental or guardian discussions about sexual health and development appropriate to the child's maturity level. A violation is an unclassified misdemeanor, and for the first violation the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000. A second or subsequent violation is subject to a sentence of up to 2 years in jail. A violator is also subject to revocation of a business license if the violator is an establishment that knowingly permits such exposure. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 24, 2025

HCR 25-1001: Senior Property Tax Exemption Portability

The state constitution currently only allows a senior who has owned and occupied the senior's primary residence for 10 years, or the surviving spouse of such a senior, to claim a property tax exemption for 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value of the primary residence (exemption). If approved by the voters of the state at the 2026 general election, the concurrent resolution will allow a senior, or the surviving spouse of such a senior, who has previously qualified for the exemption for 2016 or any later year for a prior primary residence to claim the exemption for the senior's current owner-occupied primary residence regardless of how long the senior has owned and occupied that residence. (Note: This summary applies to this concurrent resolution as introduced.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 25-1139: Income Tax Credit for Eligible Veterans

For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2026, the bill allows a veteran who is honorably discharged, possesses a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%, and owns and occupies a primary residence in the state (eligible veteran) to claim a refundable income tax credit (tax credit) in an amount equal to a percentage, based on the eligible veteran's service-connected disability rating, of the amount of property tax that the eligible veteran paid on their primary residence during the income tax year. To claim a tax credit, a taxpayer must apply to the county assessor for the county in which the taxpayer's primary residence is located and submit a decision letter from the U.S. department of veterans affairs that sets forth their service-connected disability rating. The county assessor is required to determine whether the taxpayer is an eligible veteran and if so, the amount of the income tax credit the eligible veteran may claim, based on the property tax paid by the eligible veteran and the eligible veteran's service-connected disability rating. The county assessor is required to issue a tax credit certificate to an eligible veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the tax credit that may be claimed. Upon the death of an eligible veteran, the eligible veteran's surviving spouse or legal dependents are eligible to claim the tax credit until specified events have occurred. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

passed both · Colorado · House Feb 21, 2025

HJR 25-1008: Honoring Co-Responders & Behavioral Professionals

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) designating September 14-20, 2025, as "Co-Responder Units and Behavioral Health Crisis Professionals Week" in Colorado. It honors professionals who work alongside law enforcement in crisis situations involving mental health or substance use, recognizing their role in de-escalating emergencies and connecting individuals to resources like counseling and housing. The resolution expresses legislative appreciation for their service but does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes.

passed · Colorado · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SR 25-005: United States Government Treatment of Immigrants

This Senate Resolution (SR 25-005) is a symbolic statement by the Colorado Senate expressing opposition to the potential federal government use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target immigrants. It draws historical parallels to the WWII Japanese American internment, citing the Act's misuse during wartime and the 1988 Civil Liberties Act apology. The resolution calls on Colorado's governor to support immigrant communities and urges Colorado's U.S. senators and representatives to co-sponsor federal bills (the Neighbors Not Enemies Act) seeking to repeal the Alien Enemies Act. It does not create new laws or directly affect any group; it is a formal expression of disapproval.

Topics ✓ Immigration

passed both · Colorado · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SJR 25-007: Colorado Read to Your Child Day

SJR 25-007 is a ceremonial resolution proclaiming February 14 as "Colorado Read to Your Child Day." It does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise public awareness about the importance of reading aloud to children for early literacy development. The resolution cites research linking early reading exposure to future academic success and reduced educational disparities. This resolution directly affects Colorado residents by designating an annual observance to encourage family reading habits, without implementing any concrete policy changes.

in committee · Colorado · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 25-1092: Rent Increases by Landlord to Tenant

Under current law, a landlord may initiate a no-fault eviction of a tenant if the tenant refuses to sign a new rental agreement with reasonable terms. The bill clarifies that, for purposes of determining whether a new rental agreement includes reasonable terms, a rent increase in the new rental agreement is reasonable if the landlord increases rent in view of fair market rent, as evidenced by the rental amount of comparable properties. Also under current law, a landlord is prohibited from increasing a tenant's rent in a discriminatory, retaliatory, or unconscionable manner. The bill clarifies that a rent increase is not discriminatory, retaliatory, or unconscionable if the landlord provides evidence showing that the rent increase is in line with fair market rent, as evidenced by the rental amount of comparable properties. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Topics ✗ Housing

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