ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1290 Criminal Offense of Assault

Latest: May 27, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

5 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

35 yes · 0 no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic23
Republican12
How each member voted (35)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1290 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

6 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Apr 27, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic41
Republican2–
How each member voted (7)

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House: BILL

63 yes · 0 no · 2 other

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democrat1–
Democratic392
Republican22–
How each member voted (64)

1 of 65 members on the official record could not be matched to our officials list and are not shown individually. The tally above is the official one.

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1290, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

11 yes · 0 no

Mar 24, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic7
Republican4
How each member voted (11)

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House: Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A).

? yes · ? no

Mar 24, 2026 · Result: pass

Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.

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Where it stands

  1. Feb 23, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

  2. Mar 24, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Apr 21, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Apr 23, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

  5. Apr 30, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 20, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 20, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 27, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (14 actions)
  • Feb 23, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
  • Mar 24, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 27, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 16, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • Apr 17, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 21, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
  • Apr 27, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 29, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 30, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 20, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 20, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 20, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 27, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act requires a court to sentence a defendant convicted of second degree assault by strangulation in an enhanced range as a crime of violence subject to mandatory incarceration if the defendant has previously been convicted of second degree assault by strangulation. A previous conviction must be set forth in the complaint, indictment, or information for the present act.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)