HB1281

Homicide Criminal Offenses

Chamber Passed·4/30/26

Colorado HB1281 revises homicide criminal offenses, creating new charges for negligent vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular homicide.

Colorado HB1281 revises homicide criminal offenses, creating new charges for negligent vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular homicide. The bill defines negligent vehicular homicide as a class 4 felony for drivers who cause the death of another person through criminal negligence. Aggravated vehicular homicide is a class 3 felony for drivers who cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and meet certain aggravating circumstances.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 4–3 · Apr 30
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

4 Yea

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3 Nay

DRR

Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Second Reading Calendar

May 11

12:00 AM

Senate Second Reading Calendar

History

May 12

Senate

Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments

May 11

Senate

Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

May 6

Senate

Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole