Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 1022 — Jury Duty Opt-Out for People 72 Years or Older

Last action — House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The bill allows a person who is 72 years old or older to choose to temporarily or permanently opt out of jury service. The judge or jury commissioner may require documentation in support of the opt-out.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 14, 2026

Action History

  1. House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

  2. House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (100)

100 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Refer House Bill 26-1022, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Passed 6 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0300
Democrat 6200
Total 6500
% of votes cast 55%45%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Nay
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Nay
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Brandi Bradley Republican Nay
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay
Stephanie Luck Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Passed 7 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0300
Democrat 7100
Total 7400
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Nay
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Brandi Bradley Republican Nay
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay
Stephanie Luck Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1022 do?
The bill allows a person who is 72 years old or older to choose to temporarily or permanently opt out of jury service. The judge or jury commissioner may require documentation in support of the opt-out.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors HB 1022?
HB 1022 is sponsored by Carlos Barron (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1022?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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