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CO HB1331

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Steve Lebsock

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies and state political subdivisions from knowingly assisting or aiding federal agencies or agencies of other states in arresting Colorado citizens for acts protected by the Colorado Constitution.

  • Prohibits state agencies and state political subdivisions from knowingly assisting or aiding federal agencies or agencies of other states in violating a Colorado citizen's Colorado constitutional rights.

  • Defines "Colorado constitutional right" as any right enumerated in the Colorado Constitution that has not been declared unconstitutional by a federal or Colorado appellate court.

  • Creates new Article 78.5 in Title 24 of the Colorado Revised Statutes to codify these protections.

  • Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Legislative Description

Protect Colorado Constitutional Rights

State Government

Last Action

Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/26/2017
Committee of the Whole4/20/2017
Judiciary4/10/2017

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