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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-132

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 9, 2026       Location Old Supreme Court

SB26-132 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:50:39 PM  
Senator Roberts and Carson, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 26-132. The bill requires law enforcement officers to offer a voluntary, preliminary alcohol screening breath test when a vehicle collision results in death or suspected serious bodily injury.

Committee members asked about current practices in such situations and probable cause. Committee discussion ensued about breathalyzers.
02:06:10 PM  
Ms. Jill White, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael White, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Brian Reed, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:19:42 PM  
Ms. Kiyomi Bolick, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified to amend the bill.
02:23:59 PM  
The bill sponsors distributed and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment C).

02:24:34 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C)
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Carson
Daugherty
Hinrichsen
Wallace
Zamora Wilson
Roberts
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:24:36 PM  
The bill sponsors distributed and explained Amendment L.003 (Attachment D).

02:25:06 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D)
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Carson
Daugherty
Hinrichsen
Wallace
Zamora Wilson
Roberts
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:25:08 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.

02:30:31 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-132, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Carson Yes
Daugherty Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Wallace Yes
Zamora Wilson Yes
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS