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ColoradoHB26-11852026 Regular SessionHouse

Sunset Cold Case Task Force

Sponsored By: Chad Clifford (Democratic), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Michael Carter (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Colorado cold case task force continues

The law continues Colorado’s Cold Case Task Force until September 1, 2039, replacing its September 1, 2026 end date. The public safety director can appoint extra members, with the new appointment authority tied to emerging technologies. Members serve three-year terms with staggered end dates. The Department of Regulatory Agencies must review the task force before it ends, using the review process for advisory committees. The added law setting that review and end date itself expires September 1, 2041. The act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. the day after 90 days have passed since the 2026 legislative session ends. A referendum petition delays this: voter approval at the November 2026 election and the governor’s official vote declaration are then required. The law does not create household payments or benefits.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 111 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/16/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1185 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 3/10/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1185, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/13/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/20/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/16/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

    3/13/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/9/2026House

  11. House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/4/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

    2/9/2026House

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