Article V. Legislative Department
Article V, Section 16. Privileges of members
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The members of the general assembly shall, in all cases except treason or felony, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the sessions of their respective houses, or any committees thereof, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either house, or any committees thereof, they shall not be questioned in any other place.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 39. L. 74: Entire section amended, p. 449, effective January 1, 1975.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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