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CO HB1106
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mandy Lindsay
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AI Summary
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County courts must limit daily eviction case scheduling starting January 1, 2027: 25 cases for counties with under 1,000 annual filings, 45 cases for 1,000-5,000 filings, and 65 cases for 5,000+ filings
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Minor children cannot be named as defendants in eviction complaints when a parent or legal guardian is also listed; violations result in dismissal and cost reimbursement to the parent/guardian
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Courts cannot enter judgment without a trial or hearing when a tenant's answer indicates intent to cure nonpayment; tenants who miss filing deadlines due to hospitalization, illness, disability accommodations, improper service, transportation issues, or court/electronic filing problems must be granted relief and at least 7 days to file an answer
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Writ of restitution execution extended from 10 days to 30 days after judgment for all residential tenants, except in cases of substantial lease violations
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Eviction writs cannot be executed during inclement weather (forecasted temperatures below 32°F or above 90°F, or substantial rain/snow), and appeals bonds for eviction cases are repealed
Legislative Description
Eviction Protections for Tenants
Courts & Judicial
Last Action
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
2/3/2026