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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


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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J).
Moved Carter
Seconded Bacon
Bacon Yes
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Flanell No
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Slaugh No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS

09:30:07 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment K).
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Bacon Yes
Clifford Yes
Espenoza No
Flanell No
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Slaugh No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
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
Motion Refer House Bill 26-1255, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Carter
Seconded Clifford
Bacon Yes
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Flanell No
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Slaugh No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS