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CO SB095

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Weissman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires medical professionals performing forensic examinations on sexual assault victims to inform them how to determine when testing is complete and how to obtain results and records

  • Authorizes hospitals to dispense up to a 30-day supply of STI prophylaxis drugs to sexual assault patients in emergency rooms, increased from the previous 7-28 day limit

  • Creates a special motion to dismiss for lawsuits arising from protected statements by victim-survivors (statements made during criminal investigations, Title IX proceedings, child welfare investigations, or protection order petitions), with prevailing defendants entitled to attorney fees

  • Makes predispute arbitration agreements and class-action waivers void and unenforceable at the request of individuals alleging sexual harassment or sexual misconduct

  • Requires peace officers to complete 2-hour annual training on trauma's impact on victim-survivors and allows courts to order closed-circuit television testimony for adult victim-survivors of domestic violence, sexual offenses, stalking, or human trafficking when in-person testimony would cause serious emotional distress

Legislative Description

Measures to Support Victim-Survivors of Crimes

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Last Action

Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2026
Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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