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CO HB1276
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lorena Garcia
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement agencies participating in multijurisdictional task forces must report annually to the Division of Criminal Justice on arrests made and people detained for immigration-related purposes, with civil penalties up to $50,000 for intentional failure to report.
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State agencies and political subdivisions served with federal immigration subpoenas must send copies to the Department of Public Safety for public posting within 72 hours and notify affected individuals within 72 hours of complying with the subpoena.
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Governmental entities and airports are prohibited from transporting individuals detained by federal immigration authorities for deportation or entering contracts for such transportation, subject to $50,000 civil penalties per violation.
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Immigration detention facilities must undergo mandatory quarterly health and safety inspections covering food, water, confinement conditions, and standards of care, with facilities paying inspection costs and facing license revocation or $50,000 penalties for refusing access.
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Detention facilities housing noncitizens for civil immigration proceedings must provide annual health outcome reports, pass and pay for environmental impact studies, prohibit housing minors with non-family adults, and maintain on-site medical and mental health professionals at all times.
Legislative Description
Protect Safety of Individuals Who Are Immigrants
Immigration
Last Action
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
2/19/2026