CO HB1009

Peace officers must conduct a validated, evidence-based lethality assessment when responding to domestic violence incidents beginning July 1, 2027, and include results in incident reports

Officers must immediately connect high-risk victims to a victim's advocate by phone or in person when the assessment indicates elevated danger or based on the totality of circumstances

The Attorney General's office must develop mandatory training for peace officers in coordination with a Colorado-based domestic violence coalition, with training available by January 1, 2027

Beginning January 2028, the Attorney General must annually report the number of domestic violence incidents, lethality assessments conducted, high-risk victims identified, and referrals made

The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board must evaluate the program's effectiveness and submit findings to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees by January 31, 2030