Tag:2024 legislative session

Defenders Union of Colorado Backs Public Defender Workload Study Bill

House Bill 24-1289 would instruct the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender to conduct a workload study and implement workload standards.

Colorado Legislature Considers a $2 Million Annual Fund for Legal Aid Organizations

House Bill 24-1286, which passed in the Colorado House Judiciary Committee, creates a new $2 million fund for legal aid organizations.

Bipartisan Effort Aims to Eliminate Defendant Filing Fees in Eviction Cases

Defendants in eviction cases would no longer be required to pay certain filing fees if HB24-1099 becomes law.

Bill Affirming the Licensure Program for Legal Paraprofessionals Passes Unanimously in Committee

In an unanimous vote, the Colorado House Judiciary passed a bill that would create a new licensure program for legal paraprofessionals.

General Assembly Looks for Housing Remedies on Multiple Fronts

The Colorado General Assembly is considering a number of bills aimed at addressing Colorado’s housing crisis.

Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee Approves $150,000 Study on Disinformation and Misinformation

Colorado Senate Bill 24-084 passed on a party line vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee and tasks the Attorney General with studying disinformation.

Bill Banning Algorithmic Devices in Rent Setting Passes Committee

Colorado House Bill 24-1057 would ban the use of algorithmic devices in setting the price of residential rents in the state.

Youth-Centered Foster Bill of Rights Works Through Colorado Legislature

A bill giving youth in foster care specific rights in Colorado is working its way through the Colorado Legislature.