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Press Releases

Jun 26, 2025

Bill to Improve Youth Justice System Goes Into Effect

HB25-1146 increases the emergency detention bed cap and funds deflection programs

Jun 26, 2025

Legislation to Streamline Access to Youth Behavioral and Complex Health Care Takes Effect

On July 1, 2025, a bipartisan law goes into effect to combine two waiver programs to create the Children with Complex Health Needs waiver. This will help streamline access to services for behavioral health conditions or complex health needs.

Jun 26, 2025

Bipartisan Lukens, Daugherty Bill to Strengthen Civil Rape Shield Law Goes Into Effect

On July 1, 2025, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens and Senator Lindsey Daugherty goes into effect to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual misconduct by expanding the Civil Rape Shield Law.

Jun 26, 2025

Bill to Increase Judges and Boost Access to Justice Goes Into Effect

On July 1, 2025, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco and Representative Michael Carter, D-Aurora goes into effect. SB25-024 adds 15 judges across Colorado to decrease wait times for court cases.

Jun 25, 2025

JOINT RELEASE: Colorado Democrats Protect Public Health, Safeguard Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science

Colorado Democrats passed legislation this year to ensure the state’s science-backed vaccine recommendations are protected in the event that federal guidance is undermined or overhauled.

Jun 25, 2025

JOINT RELEASE: Western Slope Lawmakers Urge Congress to Oppose Selling Colorado’s Public Lands

A group of bipartisan lawmakers from the Western Slope today sent a letter to Colorado’s congressional delegation urging them to oppose the selling of Colorado’s public lands.

Jun 25, 2025

Gun Violence Prevention Law Goes Into Effect

Law to require a permit to sell a firearm goes into effect

Jun 25, 2025

Law to Improve Concealed Carry Training Takes Effect

On July 1, 2025, legislation goes into effect to improve concealed carry permit training to encourage responsible gun ownership, reduce gun violence and keep Coloradans safe.

Jun 19, 2025

Democratic Lawmakers Celebrate Funding to Boost Rural Economies

The Department of Local Affairs recently awarded $780,000 through the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) program to rural Colorado communities to boost local economies and support small business owners.

Jun 18, 2025

JOINT RELEASE: Trump Policies Increase Economic and Consumer Uncertainty

Trump tariffs and budget bill lead to higher costs, inflation and economic turbulence

Jun 14, 2025

Democratic Leadership Release Statements on Assassination and Targeted Attack on Minnesota Elected Officials

Colorado General Assembly Democratic Leadership today released statements following the assassination and targeted attack on Minnesota elected officials and their families.

Jun 10, 2025

Congress’ Failure and Devastating, Cruel Bill Could Lead to Tens of Thousands of Coloradans Losing Health Coverage in 2026

Republicans in Congress Threaten to Destabilize Individual Health Insurance Market, Leading to a Substantial Cut in Funding for Colorado’s Reinsurance Program

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