CO HB1290

Expands the definition of "emergency medical care provider" to include staff performing any function related to medical care, not just those providing emergency care

Lowers the mental state requirement for second degree assault against peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical providers from "intentionally" to "knowingly" causing bodily injury while preventing them from performing lawful duties

Requires mandatory sentencing under section 18-1.3-406 for defendants convicted of second degree assault by strangulation who have a prior conviction for the same offense

Prior strangulation convictions must be specifically alleged in the charging document (complaint, indictment, or information) to trigger enhanced sentencing

Effective date of September 1, 2026, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date