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Colorado Democrats advance bill to ban evictions, lease terminations without ‘just cause’
Colorado landlords could soon be prohibited from evicting tenants or declining to renew leases without “just cause,” if a bill passed by the state House becomes law. Under House Bill 1171, landlords could only evict or terminate residential leases if the tenant does something wrong, such as failing to pay rent, violating lease agreements, committing illegal activity,…
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Colorado lawmakers approve right to repair agricultural equipment
An effort to give Colorado farmers access to the resources needed to repair their own agricultural equipment passed its final legislative vote on Thursday. Modern agricultural equipment often runs on advanced computer software, and, currently, some manufacturers prohibit access to these systems or do not provide information on how they work. House Bill 1011 would require manufacturers…
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House Democrats OK substance abuse intervention for Colorado middle, high schools
A proposal crafted by teenagers that seeks to offer substance abuse intervention guidelines to Colorado schools received approval on Wednesday from the state House. If passed into law, House Bill 1009 would create a committee tasked with developing best practices for middle and high schools to identify students who need substance use treatment, offer intervention and refer the…
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Colorado report explores gaps in services if children can’t be criminally charged until 13
A task force studying the gaps in services if policymakers raise the minimum age that Colorado children can be charged with crimes released its final report, recommending a slew of changes to mitigate potential impacts. The Pre-Adolescent Task Force was created by House Bill 22-1131, passed by the legislature in June. The bill originally sought…
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Colorado lawmakers advance bill to prevent police from lying to minors during interrogations
Lorenzo Montoya spent more than 13 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In 2000, when Montoya was 14 years old, he confessed to committing a murder after Denver police told him there were fingerprints, shoe prints and saliva at the crime scene proving his guilt. Montoya said the police told him he would go to…
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Colorado House OKs capping pet rent, deposits
An effort to cap the amount of money landlords can charge tenants for having a pet passed a major hurdle on Monday, receiving approval from the state House. If signed into law, House Bill 1068 would limit pet rent to 1% of the owner’s monthly rent or $35 per month, whichever is greater, in addition to capping pet…
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Proposal to ban intimate medical exams on unconscious patients advances in Colorado
The Colorado state House on Monday advanced legislation that seeks to prohibit intimate medical exams on unconscious patients without their clear consent. The measure received unanimous approval in the chamber. If enacted, House Bill 1077 would prohibit medical providers from performing intimate exams on unconscious patients – including pelvic, prostate, breast and rectal exams – without the…
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Colorado expands access to DNA testing after criminal convictions
Colorado updated its post-conviction DNA testing law for the first time since it was established in 2003, with the signage of House Bill 1034 on Friday. Under the current law, only three people in Colorado have been exonerated of crimes for DNA-related reasons in the last two decades. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2023, the bill will increase eligibility for…
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Proposal capping EpiPen costs at $60 approved by Colorado House
A bill seeking to cap the price of epinephrine auto-injectors in Colorado took a big step forward Wednesday, receiving approval from the state House of Representatives. If passed into law, House Bill 1002 would require insurance companies to cap out-of-pocket costs at $60 for a two-pack of auto-injectors, better known as the trademark EpiPen, which counters the effects…
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Colorado advances bill to make it easier to sue ‘deceptive’ businesses
The state House passed a bill on Tuesday that seeks to make it easier for Coloradans to pursue legal action against businesses that engage in deceitful or harmful practices. Currently, Coloradans trying to file a lawsuit against a business must prove that the business is not only deceptive toward them, but also has a pattern of…