Colorado HB26-1315 Requires Corrections Risk Assessment Audit
Summary
HB26-1315 would require the Colorado Department of Corrections to audit a random sample of risk assessments and chronological supervision records used in parole determinations, to identify errors that may have resulted in inmates receiving inappropriately low risk scores. The bill further requires the department to report audit findings and any corrective actions taken to reduce error rates. The bill also clarifies that such risk assessments and chronologicals are criminal justice records subject to public inspection, with health information redacted. The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee 11-0 on April 1, 2026, after adopting amendments L.001 and L.003, and was referred to the House Appropriations Committee.
“The bill requires the department of corrections to audit a random sample of risk assessments and documentation of a person's history, supervision requirements, and behavior under supervision, known as a "chronological", to determine whether there were errors in the risk assessments and chronologicals that resulted in an inmate receiving a low or very low risk on their risk assessments.”
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What changed
HB26-1315 would mandate that the Colorado Department of Corrections conduct audits of a random sample of risk assessments and chronological supervision documentation used in parole determinations, to determine whether errors resulted in inmates receiving low or very low risk classifications. The department would be required to report audit results and any corrective actions taken to mitigate error rates. Additionally, the bill codifies that risk assessments and chronologicals constitute criminal justice records for public inspection purposes, while requiring redaction of personal health information. Affected parties include the Colorado Department of Corrections, which would bear audit and reporting obligations, and inmates whose records may be subject to review and potential reclassification based on audit findings.
Hearing
- Date
- 2026-04-24 at 08:30
- Location
- Old State Library
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HB26-1315
Accurate Documents for Parole Determinations
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement |
Concerning documents relied upon for parole determinations.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill requires the department of corrections to audit a random sample of risk assessments and documentation of a person's history, supervision requirements, and behavior under supervision, known as a "chronological", to determine whether there were errors in the risk assessments and chronologicals that resulted in an inmate receiving a low or very low risk on their risk assessments. The bill requires the department of corrections to report the results of this audit and any other matters related to corrective actions undertaken to mitigate error rates in risk assessments.
The bill clarifies that risk assessments and chronologicals are criminal justice records for purposes of public inspection; except that any information concerning the person's health must be redacted.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Matt Soper
Representative
Cecelia Espenoza
Senator
Mike Weissman
Senator
John Carson
Committees
House
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 24
House Appropriations
8:30 AM Old State Library
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | |
| 03/20/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1315 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment L). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment K), as amended by L.003. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1315, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/01/2026 | L.001 | HOU Judiciary |
| 04/01/2026 | L.003 | HOU Judiciary |
- Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.
** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/01/2026 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/02/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. C. Espenoza | Rep. M. Soper
Sen. J. Carson | Sen. M. Weissman
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