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ColoradoSB26-1582026 Regular SessionSenate

Youthful Offender Early Parole Procedure

Sponsored By: Cecelia Espenoza (Democratic), Matt Ball (Democratic), Michael Carter (Democratic), Mike Weissman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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

Early parole review for eligible youthful offenders

People convicted of a qualifying felony committed before age 21 can seek early parole after completing the specialized program. Those serving life without parole are excluded. Release requires extraordinary circumstances that lessen blame and must be compatible with society’s safety and welfare. Applicants submit requests to the governor and give notice and a copy to the State Board of Parole. The board reviews supporting documents and must recommend approval or denial within 90 days of receiving the application. If it considers recommending release, it must hold a hearing where victims can be heard. The governor has 60 days after receiving the recommendation to notify the board of a final decision. Without a timely governor decision, the board’s recommendation becomes final. For recommendations received before the new decision rule takes effect, the 60 days start on that effective date.

Youthful offenders must address harm and trauma

The specialized program must build daily living skills and increase work responsibilities to help participants return to community life. It must use best and promising practices for independent living, reentry services for long-term offenders, and intensive supervision and monitoring. Beginning January 1, 2027, participants must acknowledge harm to victims and survivors’ lasting trauma. When relevant, they must address how their own trauma contributed to harmful behavior and identify steps to support successful reintegration. The department’s annual report to the Joint Judiciary Committee must count participants granted early parole by the governor or parole board.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessie Danielson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 82 • No: 33

House vote • 4/30/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 45 • No: 18

House vote • 4/28/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-158 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/20/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 23 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-158, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 5 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/19/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/5/2026House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/5/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/4/2026Senate

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/30/2026House

  6. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/29/2026House

  7. House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/28/2026House

  8. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/20/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

    4/20/2026House

  10. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/17/2026Senate

  11. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/17/2026 - No Amendments

    4/16/2026Senate

  12. Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/13/2026Senate

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

    4/9/2026Senate

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