HB26-1060
Expand Criminal Jurisdiction for Out-of-State Conduct
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning clarifying the criminal jurisdiction of prosecutions to include harms committed against people located in Colorado regardless of where the defendant is located.
Bill Summary:
The bill clarifies that the criminal jurisdiction of prosecutions includes conduct that causes injury, loss, damage, or deprivation of a thing of value, rights, privileges, access, or identity to a person located in the state.
Jurisdiction exists even if a defendant does not have actual knowledge that the victim is located in the state.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Judiciary
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 26-1060 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/04/2026 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |