CO HB1390

Any person denied or threatened with denial of public rights under Colorado's open meetings law has standing to challenge violations.

Courts of record shall have jurisdiction to issue injunctions to enforce open meetings requirements upon application by any state citizen.

Prevailing citizens in successful open meetings violation actions shall be awarded costs and reasonable attorney fees by the court.

Defendants prevailing in frivolous, vexatious, or groundless actions shall be awarded costs and reasonable attorney fees.

The act applies to meetings held on or after the effective date of the legislation.