HB1052

Colorado HB1052 expands victim rights, including notification of wrongful actions by crime lab employees and the right to be referred by a pseudonym.

Colorado HB1052 amends the "Victim Rights Act" to enhance protections for crime victims. The bill mandates that district attorneys notify victims if a crime lab employee's wrongful action is identified in cases involving specific crimes. Victims also gain the right to be referred by an abbreviation, pseudonym, initials, or another preferred name during hearings and in communications. Additionally, victims can request retesting of forensic medical evidence if a crime lab employee engaged in wrongful action. The bill takes effect on August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed.