Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act for Domestic Violence

Detected March 10th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1009 proposes the "Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act," requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments during domestic violence incidents. The bill mandates training for officers and immediate victim referral if high-risk is indicated.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1009, the "Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act," mandates that peace officers conduct a lethality assessment when responding to domestic violence incidents. The results must be included in the incident report. If the assessment indicates a high-risk victim, or if the officer determines high-risk based on circumstances, the officer must immediately connect the victim with a victim's advocate. The bill also requires the attorney general's office to develop mandatory training for peace officers on administering these assessments and making referrals, with each law enforcement agency responsible for ensuring its officers complete this training.

This legislation introduces a new procedural requirement for law enforcement responding to domestic violence calls in Colorado. Law enforcement agencies will need to ensure their officers are trained and equipped to perform these assessments and make timely referrals. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned in the provided text, the bill is in its introduced stage for the 2026 Regular Session, implying potential future implementation. Failure to comply with the mandated assessments and referrals could lead to disciplinary action or other consequences depending on agency policy and state law, though specific penalties are not detailed in this summary.

What to do next

Review Colorado Bill HB26-1009 for potential impact on agency protocols.
Anticipate and prepare for mandatory training requirements for peace officers on lethality assessments and victim referrals.
Develop or update agency policies to incorporate mandatory lethality assessments and victim referral procedures.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1009

Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement |
Concerning using a mandatory lethality assessment when responding to a domestic violence incident.

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

The bill creates the "Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act", which requires peace officers to conduct a lethality assessment when responding to a domestic violence incident and include the results of the lethality assessment in the incident report. If the lethality assessment indicates that an individual is a high-risk victim, or if a peace officer determines an individual is a high-risk victim based on the totality of the circumstances, the peace officer is required to immediately connect the victim to a victim's advocate either by phone or in person.

The bill requires the attorney general's office, in coordination with a Colorado-based coalition that advocates for survivors of domestic violence, to develop a mandatory training for peace officers to learn how to administer the lethality assessment and provide victim referrals. The bill requires each law enforcement agency to ensure that each peace officer employed by the agency has completed the mandatory training.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Monica Duran
Representative

Ryan Gonzalez
Senator

Katie Wallace
Senator

Byron Pelton

Committees

House

Judiciary Appropriations

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 03/06/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 01/14/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/19/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/03/2026 | Second Revised Fiscal Note | PDF |
| 02/10/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | PDF |
| 01/26/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/04/2026 | SA1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1009 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment J). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1009, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 62 AYE 2 NO 1 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/06/2026 | L.005 | Second Reading | Passed [*] | PDF |
| 02/18/2026 | L.004 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/18/2026 | L.003 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/18/2026 | L.002 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/18/2026 | L.001 | HOU 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/06/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/06/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/18/2026 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Duran | Rep. R. Gonzalez

Sen. B. Pelton | Sen. K. Wallace

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor