Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HCR 1002: Require Age Verification for Pornographic Material
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 1002 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on April 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require Age Verification for Pornographic Material. Primary sponsor: Janice Rich (Republican), Matt Soper (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs 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 concurrent resolution amends the Colorado constitution to mandate that the general assembly require, by law, a person who distributes pornographic material to verify that each person who receives the material is 18 years old or older.(Note: This summary applies to this concurrent resolution as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Rich | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Matt Soper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
“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 State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs