Bill Sponsor
Colorado House Bill 1134
Session 2026A
Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 10, 2026
Sponsors
Unknown
J. Mabrey
Unknown
E. Velasco
Unknown
J. Amabile
Unknown
M. Weissman
Unknown
J. Bacon
Unknown
M. Carter
Unknown
C. Clifford
Unknown
L. García
Unknown
L. Gilchrist
Unknown
Y. Zokaie
Unknown
J. Coleman
Unknown
J. Gonzales
Unknown
N. Hinrichsen
Unknown
D. Roberts
Unknown
K. Wallace
First Action
Feb 4, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 25, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1134
State
Colorado
Session
2026A
Sponsorship by Party
Unknown
C. Clifford
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Unknown
D. Roberts
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Unknown
E. Velasco
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Unknown
J. Amabile
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Unknown
J. Bacon
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Unknown
J. Coleman
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Unknown
J. Gonzales
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Unknown
J. Mabrey
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Unknown
K. Wallace
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Unknown
L. García
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Unknown
L. Gilchrist
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Unknown
M. Carter
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Unknown
M. Weissman
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Unknown
N. Hinrichsen
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Unknown
Y. Zokaie
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Unknown
A. Boesenecker
Cosponsor
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C. Espenoza
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E. Sirota
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J. Jackson
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J. Joseph
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J. Phillips
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Unknown
K. Brown
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Unknown
K. McCormick
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Unknown
K. Nguyen
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L. Goldstein
Cosponsor
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M. Froelich
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M. Lindsay
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M. Rutinel
Cosponsor
Unknown
R. English
Cosponsor
Unknown
S. Camacho
Cosponsor
Unknown
S. Lieder
Cosponsor
Unknown
S. Woodrow
Cosponsor
Unknown
T. Story
Cosponsor
Summary
The bill clarifies that municipal court defendants have a right to counsel and that municipal defense counsel have the same notice, case information, and opportunity to meet with their clients as do state-level defense counsel. Current law prohibits paying indigent municipal defense counsel on a fixed or flat-fee payment structure if the municipality prosecutes domestic violence cases. The bill applies the prohibition to all municipalities.All municipal court proceedings are required to be open to public observation. Virtual observation is required for all in-custody proceedings, and prompt resolution of municipal cases is required.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Actions (6)
03/25/2026
Senate
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
03/10/2026
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
03/03/2026
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/02/2026
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
02/25/2026
House
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/04/2026
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
Sources
Record Created
Feb 5, 2026 12:52:34 PM
Record Updated
Mar 26, 2026 1:25:25 AM