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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1017

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 3, 2026       Location HCR 0107

HB26-1017 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:27:17 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
03:33:13 PM  
The committee returned to order. Representatives Espenoza and Zokaie, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 26-1017. The bill prohibits insurers from receiving restitution payments in criminal proceedings. The bill sponsors provided and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D). They responded to committee questions.
03:42:57 PM  
Mx. Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Kyle Giddings, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Charles Testa, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony is included as Attachment E.
04:10:49 PM  
The witnesses responded to committee questions.
04:13:58 PM  
The committee continued to question the witnesses.
04:34:55 PM  

The bill sponsors stated their intention to continue to work on amendments for the bill.  They wrapped up their presentation and asked for a favorable recommendation.  Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.

04:53:52 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 26-1017 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Espenoza
Seconded Zokaie
Bacon Yes
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Flanell No
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Slaugh No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS