ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1052 Rights for Victims of Certain Crimes

Latest: Jun 3, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

9 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 26-1052 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

65 yes · 0 no

Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democrat1
Democratic41
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 26-1052, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

8 yes · 0 no · 3 other

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic62
Republican21
How each member voted (11)

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House: Adopt amendment L.006

? yes · ? no

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic1
Republican1
How each member voted (2)

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1052, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

10 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Feb 3, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic61
Republican4–
How each member voted (11)

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

House: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A), as amended by L.004.

? yes · ? no

Feb 3, 2026 · Result: pass

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

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

House: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).

? yes · ? no

Feb 3, 2026 · Result: pass

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

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

House: Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment C), which amends L.001.

? yes · ? no

Feb 3, 2026 · Result: pass

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

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

Where it stands

  1. Jan 14, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

  2. Feb 3, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Apr 21, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  4. Apr 22, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  5. Apr 23, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

  6. Apr 30, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. Jun 2, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. Jun 2, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  9. Jun 3, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (13 actions)
  • Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
  • Feb 3, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • Apr 21, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 21, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Apr 22, 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
  • Jun 2, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Jun 2, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Jun 2, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Jun 3, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

Supporters and opponents

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Official summary

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For purposes of the 'Victim Rights Act', the act prohibits a defendant or alleged offender in the underlying case from being the 'lawful representative' of a victim or the victim's designee if the victim is a child or an at-risk adult.     The act creates new rights for a victim under the 'Victim Rights Act', including the right to:Be notified by the district attorney if the district attorney receives a notice that a crime laboratory employee engaged in a wrongful action that includes a crime against the victim and a notice that an evidentiary hearing on post-conviction petition for relief is held;Request to be referred to by an abbreviation, pseudonym, initials, or another preferred name during hearings; andBe heard at a restitution assessment hearing.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)