Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1275: Law Enforcement Identification & Immigration Training Requirements
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1275 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement Identification & Immigration Training Requirements. Primary sponsor: Katie Wallace (Democratic), Tom Sullivan (Democratic), Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic), Jessie Danielson (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Steven Woodrow (Democratic), Jenny Willford (Democratic), Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Brianna Titone (Democratic), Tammy Story (Democratic), Lesley Smith (Democratic), Gretchen Rydin (Democratic), Amy Paschal (Democratic), Kenny Nguyen (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic), Matt Martinez (Democratic), Javier Mabrey (Democratic), Sheila Lieder (Democratic), Jamie Jackson (Democratic), Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), Lori Goldstein (Democratic), Lindsay Gilchrist (Democratic), Lorena García (Democratic), Chad Clifford (Democratic), Michael Carter (Democratic), Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), Mike Weissman (Democratic), Iman Jodeh (Democratic), Yara Zokaie (Democratic), Meg Froelich (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill prohibits local and state law enforcement officers from concealing their identity while interacting with the public, with certain exceptions.The bill clarifies state criminal jurisdiction to cover criminal conduct committed by a federal law enforcement officer in the state, even if the officer was acting under color of federal authority. Federal criminal immunity or defense from prosecution does not prohibit state criminal prosecution of a federal law enforcement officer.The bill requires the peace officer standards and training board (P.O.S.T. board) to deny certification to an individual who has previously been employed or who is currently employed by the United States immigration and customs enforcement agency or the United States customs and border protection agency.The bill requires the P.O.S.T. board to prescribe a training for all current and future peace officers regarding immigration law, a peace officer's duty to intervene, excessive force policies, and a peace officer's jurisdictional limit.A peace officer is required to intervene to prevent a federal law enforcement officer from using excessive force.The bill expands the conduct that can constitute the crime of impersonating a peace officer to include a person performing a law enforcement act while concealing the person's identity.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 31
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Wallace | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tom Sullivan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Cathy Kipp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jessie Danielson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Steven Woodrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Jenny Willford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Brianna Titone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Tammy Story | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lesley Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Gretchen Rydin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Amy Paschal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Karen McCormick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Matt Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Javier Mabrey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Sheila Lieder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Jamie Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Lori Goldstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lorena García | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Chad Clifford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Michael Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Mike Weissman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Iman Jodeh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Yara Zokaie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Meg Froelich | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary