Colorado HB1137 establishes ethical requirements for campaign consultants to ensure fair elections.

Colorado HB1137 introduces ethical requirements for campaign consultants to ensure fair elections. The bill prohibits consultants from representing opposing candidates without written consent and from disclosing confidential information to benefit opponents. It defines campaign consulting as professional services to promote a candidate's election, retention, recall, or defeat. Aggrieved persons can file civil suits for violations. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027, unless a referendum is filed and approved by voters.

Colorado HB1137 establishes ethical requirements for campaign consultants to ensure fair elections.

Colorado HB1137 introduces ethical requirements for campaign consultants to ensure fair elections. The bill prohibits consultants from representing opposing candidates without written consent and from disclosing confidential information to benefit opponents. It defines campaign consulting as professional services to promote a candidate's election, retention, recall, or defeat. Aggrieved persons can file civil suits for violations. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027, unless a referendum is filed and approved by voters.