Colorado Bill Supports Victim-Survivors and Drug Supply

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

Colorado's SB26-095 proposes measures to support victim-survivors of crimes. Key provisions include informing victims about medical exam results, authorizing emergency dispensing of STI prophylaxis, and enhancing peace officer training on trauma response. The bill also addresses arbitration agreements related to sexual harassment disputes.

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What changed

Colorado Bill SB26-095, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, outlines several measures aimed at supporting victim-survivors of certain crimes without altering substantive criminal offenses. Key changes include requiring licensees, nurses, or midwives performing forensic exams to inform victims about obtaining test results and records. Hospitals will be authorized to dispense a 30-day supply of drugs for STI prophylaxis to emergency room patients treated for sexual assault. The bill also introduces provisions regarding special motions to dismiss claims arising from protected statements by victim-survivors and declares predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers void in sexual harassment or misconduct disputes.

Furthermore, the bill mandates peace officer annual in-service training to include a 2-hour module on understanding the impact of trauma on victim-survivors and optimal response strategies. It also renames the Colorado sexual assault forensic medical evidence review board and adds members. The bill also allows for remote testimony of forensic scientists and remote, televised testimony for victim-survivors of specific crimes under certain circumstances. This legislation will impact healthcare providers, law enforcement, and legal professionals in Colorado, requiring updates to training protocols and patient information procedures.

What to do next

Review SB26-095 for potential impacts on medical forensic examination procedures and patient notification requirements.
Update peace officer training programs to include the mandated 2-hour module on trauma-informed response to victim-survivors.
Assess current arbitration agreement clauses in light of the bill's provisions regarding sexual harassment and misconduct disputes.

Source document (simplified)

SB26-095

Measures to Support Victim-Survivors of Crimes

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement |
Concerning measures to support victim-survivors of certain crimes that do not include changes to substantive criminal offenses.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

Sections 1 and 2 of the bill require a licensee, nurse, or certified midwife who performs a medical forensic examination to inform the victim-survivor about how to determine when the testing related to the examination is complete and how to obtain the results and records.

Section 3 of the bill authorizes a hospital employee or agent who is treating an emergency room patient for sexual assault to dispense a 30-day supply of drugs for prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections to the patient.

Section 4 subjects a cause of action against a person arising from any protected statement by a victim-survivor to a special motion to dismiss unless the court determines that the plaintiff has established that there is a reasonable likelihood that the plaintiff will prevail on the claim.

Section 5 of the bill makes a predispute arbitration agreement and predispute joint-action waiver void and unenforceable upon request of an individual who alleges conduct that results in a sexual harassment dispute or a sexual misconduct dispute or upon request of a named representative of a joint action, class action, or collective action that results in a sexual harassment dispute or a sexual misconduct dispute.

Section 6 of the bill requires a judge to allow a forensic scientist to testify remotely in a criminal proceeding if a party requests and both parties consent to the remote testimony.

Section 7 of the bill authorizes the court to order that the testimony of a victim-survivor of domestic violence, unlawful sexual behavior, stalking, human trafficking for involuntary servitude, or human trafficking for sexual servitude be taken in a room other than the courtroom and be televised by closed-circuit television in the courtroom under certain circumstances.

Section 8 of the bill requires peace officer annual in-service training programs to include a 2-hour training to improve a peace officer's understanding of the impact of trauma on victim-survivors of crimes and the optimal way for a peace officer to respond to victim-survivors who are experiencing trauma. Section 10 of the bill includes trauma-informed investigation and response training as a permissible use of peace officer training and support fund money.

Section 9 of the bill renames the Colorado sexual assault forensic medical evidence review board as the Colorado sexual assault response review board and adds 3 members to the board. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Senator

Mike Weissman
Representative

Meg Froelich
Representative

Jenny Willford

Committees

Senate

Judiciary

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Fri

Mar 6

Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage

9:00 AM Senate Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/05/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/11/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/03/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/25/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-095, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/05/2026 | L.006 | Second Reading | Passed [*] | PDF |
| 03/02/2026 | L.004 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/02/2026 | L.003 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/02/2026 | L.002 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/02/2026 | L.001 | SEN Judiciary | Passed [*] | PDF |
* 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/02/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/11/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor

Sen. M. Weissman

Rep. M. Froelich | Rep. J. Willford

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)