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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

State Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Cold Case Task Force extended to 2039

Beginning August 12, 2026, the task force no longer ends on September 1, 2026. The law sets a new repeal date of September 1, 2039. A related statute subsection is removed on September 1, 2041. This keeps the task force running for many more years.

More family and expert seats on Cold Case Task Force

Beginning August 12, 2026, the task force adds two family representatives picked by the senate president. The governor appoints a forensic pathologist. The executive director can appoint an expert in emerging technologies. These appointed seats use three-year, staggered terms so many do not end in the same year.

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

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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

Bill Text

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