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CO HB1022

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Barron

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons aged 72 or older may temporarily or permanently opt out of jury service beginning January 1, 2027
  • The judge or jury commissioner must grant the opt-out request when made by an eligible person
  • Courts may require documentation proving age, which must be kept confidential and not disclosed to the public
  • Persons requesting an opt-out must complete all necessary actions before their jury service start date
  • The act takes effect August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed

Legislative Description

Jury Duty Opt-Out for People 72 Years or Older

Courts & Judicial

Last Action

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/29/2026
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs1/14/2026

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