| Title |
Regional County Jail Approach |
| Status |
Governor Signed (03/14/2025) |
| Bill Subjects |
- Civil Law
- Local Government
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| House Sponsors |
L. Garcia (D) |
| Senate Sponsors |
J. Amabile (D) |
| House Committee |
Judiciary |
| Senate Committee |
Judiciary |
| Date Introduced |
01/08/2025 |
| AI Summary |
The proposed bill, HB25-1050, seeks to provide flexibility for counties in Colorado with populations of 2,000 or more regarding the maintenance of county jails. Currently, these counties are mandated to operate their own jails. The bill proposes that such counties be exempt from this requirement if they enter into intergovernmental agreements with other counties to operate multijurisdictional county jails.
This initiative aims to address challenges faced by smaller counties in maintaining and operating jails, potentially leading to more efficient use of resources and improved detention facilities.
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| Summary |
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Colorado Jail
Standards. Current law requires each county with a population of 2,000
or more to maintain a county jail. The bill exempts any such county from
the requirement to maintain a county jail if the county has entered into an
intergovernmental agreement with another county to operate a
multijurisdictional county jail.
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| Fiscal Notes |
Fiscal Notes (05/28/2025) (most recent)
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Bill Documents
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