Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB26-097 — Decriminalize Adult Commercial Sexual Activity

Last action — Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Summary

Concerning decriminalizing commercial sexual activity among consenting adults.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

Sponsors

  • Nick Hinrichsen · Primary
  • Lisa Cutter · Cosponsor
  • Representative Lorena García · Cosponsor
  • Representative Rebekah Stewart · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 97 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Lisa Cutter Democrat
  • Representative Lorena García
  • Representative Rebekah Stewart

Not signed on (97)

97 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB26-097 do?
Concerning decriminalizing commercial sexual activity among consenting adults.
Who sponsors SB26-097?
SB26-097 is sponsored by Nick Hinrichsen (Democrat), Lisa Cutter (Democrat), Representative Lorena García, and Representative Rebekah Stewart.
What is the current status of SB26-097?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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