Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB 176 — State Remedies for Constitutional Rights Violation

Last action — Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

A person who, under color of any law, subjects, or causes to be subjected, another person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the United States constitution is liable to the injured party for legal or equitable relief. A defendant may assert a defense of absolute or qualified immunity to the same extent as in certain federal actions alleging a deprivation of rights. An action alleging a deprivation of constitutional rights must be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf April 21, 2026

Action History

  1. Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 97 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (97)

97 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

Postpone Senate Bill 26-176 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

Passed 4 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Democrat 2300
Total 4300
% of votes cast 57%43%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Dylan Roberts Democrat Yea
Katie Wallace Democrat Nay
Lindsey Daugherty Democrat Yea
Mike Weissman Democrat Nay
Nick Hinrichsen Democrat Nay
Byron Pelton Republican Yea
John Carson Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 176 do?
A person who, under color of any law, subjects, or causes to be subjected, another person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the United States constitution is liable to the injured party for legal or equitable relief. A defendant may assert a defense of absolute or qualified immunity to the same extent as in certain federal actions alleging a deprivation of rights. An action alleging a deprivation of constitutional rights must be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors SB 176?
SB 176 is sponsored by Y. Zokaie, J. Mabrey, Julie Gonzales (Democrat), and Mike Weissman (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 176?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 176?
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