Press Releases

Jul 27, 2026

Effective August 12: Laws to Improve Safety After Tragic Colorado Deaths

Three bills to improve safety, each named after the young victims of tragic deaths in Colorado, will go into effect August 12.

Jul 27, 2026

Key Provisions of Rideshare Safety and Accountability Act Go Into Effect

HB26-1424 will keep riders and drivers safe by requiring stronger policies and reporting for TNCs

Jul 23, 2026

General Assembly Dems Urge Colorado’s Congressional Delegation to Protect Federal Funding for Domestic Violence Survivors

Federal Victims of Crime Act funding has been slashed by over 75 percent in Colorado since 2018

Jul 23, 2026

Laws Go Into Effect to Strengthen Victim Protections, Protect Older Coloradans from Being Scammed

On August 12, 2026, two laws to protect vulnerable Coloradans will go into effect. HB26-1017 prevents insurance companies from receiving victim restitution payments and HB26-1110 helps prevent older and vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed out of their hard-earned money.

Jul 23, 2026

Laws to Protect Children Online, Improve Support for Vulnerable Children Go Into Effect

On August 12, 2026, two laws will go into effect to improve the safety of Colorado children. SB26-011 will improve public safety by enforcing digital warrant response timelines for online platforms and HB26-1142 will improve support for children through child advocacy centers (CACs) as they navigate trauma, maltreatment, and abuse.

Jul 22, 2026

Laws to Make Housing More Affordable and Ensure Quality Drinking Water Go Into Effect

Laws to boost workforce housing development, improve water quality standards in mobile home parks, and reduce homelessness go into effect August 12, 2026.

Jul 22, 2026

Two Laws to Make Energy More Affordable Go Into Effect

On August 12, legislation led by Colorado Democrats to make energy and utility costs more affordable for Colorado families will go into effect. The new laws will improve energy assistance programs and boost geothermal energy development.

Jul 7, 2026

Mauro, Hinrichsen Statement on Aspen Acres Wildfire

Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo and Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, today released the following statement about the Aspen Acres fire:

Jun 30, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on Today's SCOTUS Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

DENVER, CO – Today, Senators Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, and Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, and Representatives Yara Zokaie, D-Fort Collins, Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, and Lorena García, D-Unincorporated Adams County, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court released their decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship.

Jun 30, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on SCOTUS Decision to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Public Schools

Representatives Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, Kyle Brown, D-Louisville, and Senators Katie Wallace, D-Longmont, and Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision upholding state bans on transgender athletes in public schools.

Jun 25, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Laws to Create Safeguards on Ammunition Purchases, Prohibit Ghost Guns Go into Effect

Two laws to prevent gun violence and keep communities safe go into effect July 1, 2026.

Jun 24, 2026

Press Releases

Effective August 12: Laws to Improve Safety After Tragic Colorado Deaths

Three bills to improve safety, each named after the young victims of tragic deaths in Colorado, will go into effect August 12.

Key Provisions of Rideshare Safety and Accountability Act Go Into Effect

HB26-1424 will keep riders and drivers safe by requiring stronger policies and reporting for TNCs

General Assembly Dems Urge Colorado’s Congressional Delegation to Protect Federal Funding for Domestic Violence Survivors

Federal Victims of Crime Act funding has been slashed by over 75 percent in Colorado since 2018

Laws Go Into Effect to Strengthen Victim Protections, Protect Older Coloradans from Being Scammed

On August 12, 2026, two laws to protect vulnerable Coloradans will go into effect. HB26-1017 prevents insurance companies from receiving victim restitution payments and HB26-1110 helps prevent older and vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed out of their hard-earned money.

Laws to Protect Children Online, Improve Support for Vulnerable Children Go Into Effect

Laws to Make Housing More Affordable and Ensure Quality Drinking Water Go Into Effect

Laws to boost workforce housing development, improve water quality standards in mobile home parks, and reduce homelessness go into effect August 12, 2026.

Two Laws to Make Energy More Affordable Go Into Effect

On August 12, legislation led by Colorado Democrats to make energy and utility costs more affordable for Colorado families will go into effect. The new laws will improve energy assistance programs and boost geothermal energy development.

Mauro, Hinrichsen Statement on Aspen Acres Wildfire

Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo and Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, today released the following statement about the Aspen Acres fire:

JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on Today's SCOTUS Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

JOINT RELEASE: General Assembly Democrats on SCOTUS Decision to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Public Schools

Representatives Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, Kyle Brown, D-Louisville, and Senators Katie Wallace, D-Longmont, and Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision upholding state bans on transgender athletes in public schools.

JOINT RELEASE: Laws to Create Safeguards on Ammunition Purchases, Prohibit Ghost Guns Go into Effect

Two laws to prevent gun violence and keep communities safe go into effect July 1, 2026.

“Conversion Therapy” Accountability Law Goes Into Effect

HB26-1322 creates a civil cause of action for harm done by “conversion therapy”