CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1255
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 18, 2026
Location HCR 0107
HB26-1255 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment I |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/BE13D73B0DBBC6F587258DC7005668C7/$File/Attachment I HB26-1255 written testimony.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment J |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/E95C1D7F6329D85187258DC700566FD8/$File/Attachment J HB1255_L.001.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment K |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/86F1682F440ABE6B87258DC7005679B7/$File/Attachment K HB1255_L.002.pdf?OpenElement
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06:09:20 PM |
Representative Story, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 26-1255. The bill requires operators of social media platforms to provide a streamlined process related to search warrants and establishes that operators of social media platforms have a duty to report content to law enforcement that contains threats of physical harm or incites criminal activity. |
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06:29:08 PM |
Sheriff Reggie Marinelli,
representing the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified in support
of the bill. Paul Smoker, representing the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,
testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Zinanti, representing
the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Eric Town, representing the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified
in support of the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions. |
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06:41:13 PM |
Amy Jiron, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Victoria Hutchen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Sarah Post, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Kimberly Halligan, representing Stand Evergreen, testified in support of the bill. Sing Palat, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Shawna Fritzler, representing the DeAngelis Center Foundation, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to committee questions.
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07:11:56 PM |
John Evans, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Joel Benjamin, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Matthew Knox, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses responded to committee questions. |
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07:43:14 PM |
Ms. Beth Clark, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Erin Kenworthy, representing the Jeffferson County School Board, testified in support of the bill. Tyler Guyton, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Hailey McMoore, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:55:57 PM |
Andrew Speers, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Colin Booth, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Nicole King, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Stephanie Seevers, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Mark Longshore, representing the Colorado Nurses Association, testified in support of the bill. Julie Bolding, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. |
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08:19:06 PM |
Ms. Echo Robbins, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jarrett Jost, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Evelyn Seevers, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. |
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08:28:29 PM |
Jenna Coffin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Symon Petty, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ava Serbinski, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. |
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08:37:01 PM |
Dan Aten, representing the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mitchell Puraty, representing the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Bost, representing the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Dougherty, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. |
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08:51:23 PM |
Kris Kohler, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Hill, representing
the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.
Ashlee Richards, representing the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, testified
in support of the bill.
Additional written
testimony is included as Attachment I.
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09:03:07 PM |
Representative Story
distributed and explained amendments L.001 (Attachment J ) and L.002 (Attachment
K). She responded to committee questions about the amendments. |
09:06:06 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J). |
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| Moved |
Carter |
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| Seconded |
Bacon |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Flanell |
No |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Slaugh |
No |
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Soper |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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09:30:07 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment K). |
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| Moved |
Carter |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Flanell |
No |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Slaugh |
No |
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Soper |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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09:30:10 PM |
Representative Story wrapped up her presentation and asked for a favorable recommendation. Members of the committee commented about the bill. |
10:06:48 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1255, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Carter |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Flanell |
No |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Slaugh |
No |
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Soper |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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