Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1243: Peace Officer Questions During Traffic Stop
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1243 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Peace Officer Questions During Traffic Stop. Primary sponsor: Faith Winter, Mandy Lindsay (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 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 a peace officer from asking a driver or passenger if they know the reason for the traffic stop, and requires the peace officer to inform the driver of the reason for the traffic stop unless it is unreasonable under the totality of the circumstances. A peace officer's failure to comply with the bill is not grounds for exclusion of evidence or dismissal of a charge.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Winter | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mandy Lindsay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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