HB26-1060
Expand Criminal Jurisdiction for Out-of-State Conduct
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning clarifying the criminal jurisdiction of prosecutions to include harms committed against people located in Colorado regardless of where the defendant is located.
Bill Summary:
The bill clarifies that the criminal jurisdiction of prosecutions includes conduct that causes injury, loss, damage, or deprivation of a thing of value, rights, privileges, access, or identity to a person located in the state.
Jurisdiction exists even if a defendant does not have actual knowledge that the victim is located in the state.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Judiciary
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