Preventing Sexual Abuse in Jails
Summary
Colorado HB26-1123 was signed into law on April 6, 2026, establishing comprehensive measures to prevent sexual abuse in state and county jails. The bill passed the House 44-20 after committee amendments and includes an appropriation for implementation. This legislation directly affects jail administrators, correctional staff, and detention facilities statewide.
What changed
Colorado House Bill 26-1123 enacts new statutory requirements for sexual abuse prevention in jails, with the bill progressing through the House Judiciary Committee (adopting amendments L.001-L.005) and House Appropriations Committee (amendment J.001) before passage. The legislation includes appropriations and establishes mandatory prevention measures, reporting requirements, and staff training protocols for detention facilities.
Jail administrators and county correctional facilities must immediately review existing policies and develop compliance plans. Law enforcement agencies overseeing detention operations should coordinate with legal counsel to assess implementation requirements. The bill creates binding obligations for facilities that did not previously exist, with enforcement likely through state corrections oversight mechanisms.
What to do next
- Review jail sexual abuse prevention policies for compliance gaps
- Coordinate with legal counsel on implementation requirements
- Develop staff training protocols per bill requirements
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1123 Signed by Governor HB1123 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
Preventing Sexual Abuse in Jails
Concerning measures to prevent sexual abuse in jails, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Judiciary
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1123
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Sponsors
Javier Mabrey (Rep - D) Katie Stewart (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Michael Weissman (Sen - D) Monica Duran (Rep - D) Jennifer Bacon (Rep - D) Andrew Boesenecker (Rep - D) Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Sean Camacho (Rep - D) Michael Carter (Rep - D) Cecelia Espenoza (Rep - D) Meg Froelich (Rep - D) Lorena Garcia (Rep - D) Jamie Jackson (Rep - D) Junie Joseph (Rep - D) Sheila Lieder (Rep - D) Mandy Lindsay (Rep - D) Julie McCluskie (Rep - D) Kenny Nguyen (Rep - D) Jacque Phillips (Rep - D) Manny Rutinel (Rep - D) Gretchen Rydin (Rep - D) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Lesley Smith (Rep - D) Tammy Story (Rep - D) Yara Zokaie (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary 2026-04-02 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-04-01 H House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-03-31 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor 2026-03-24 H House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-03-20 H House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-03-11 H House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations 2026-02-04 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
Votes
2026-03-11 House Judiciary: Refer House Bill 26-1123, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Yea: 7 Nay: 4 2026-03-11 House Judiciary: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-03-11 House Judiciary: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C) Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-03-11 House Judiciary: Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D) Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-03-11 House Judiciary: Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E) Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-03-11 House Judiciary: Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment F) Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-03-20 House Appropriations: Adopt amendment J.001 Yea: 8 Nay: 3 2026-03-20 House Appropriations: Refer House Bill 26-1123, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 8 Nay: 3 2026-04-02 House: Third Reading Bill Yea: 44 Nay: 20
Committee Referrals
2026-02-04 H Judiciary 2026-03-11 H Appropriations 2026-03-20 H Committee of the Whole 2026-04-06 S Judiciary
Amendments
2026-03-11 House Judiciary Amendment L.001 Adopted 2026-03-11 House Judiciary Amendment L.002 Adopted 2026-03-11 House Judiciary Amendment L.003 Adopted 2026-03-11 House Judiciary Amendment L.004 Adopted 2026-03-11 House Judiciary Amendment L.005 Adopted 2026-03-20 House Appropriations Amendment J.001 Adopted 2026-03-31 Second Reading Amendment L.011 Adopted 2026-03-31 Second Reading Amendment L.014 Adopted 2026-03-31 Second Reading Amendment L.012 Adopted 2026-03-31 Second Reading Amendment L.017
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed
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