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Colorado Rep. Leslie Herod’s New Bill Holds Police Officers Accountable For Sexual Assault

"When Herod first decided to take this issue on, Colorado law said that people could not be assaulted while they were in prison, jail, or...

Colorado House approves bill calling for stiffer penalties against peace officers charged with sexua

"The Colorado House provided this week bipartisan support to a bill aimed at imposing stiffer penalties against peace officers convicted...

From bail reform to restoring voting rights and sealing records, Colorado’s criminal justice system

“We’re not rehabilitating people. We’re just cycling in and out through different systems and then back in,” said state Rep. Leslie...

‘Ban the Box’ bill would make it harder for employers to discriminate against people with criminal r

“The data is there, showing that when you give someone an opportunity to have a face-to-face conversation with an employer, to get out of...

'Ban the Box' bill has one last hurdle to clear

"A bill to prevent employers from asking prospective workers, at least at first, whether they have a felony conviction won preliminary...

Colorado Senate OKs 'Ban the Box' bill, sending it to Gov. Polis' desk

"Gov. Jared Polis will get his chance to sign the “Ban the Box” bill after the Colorado Senate finally passed the measure April 12 on its...

Net neutrality measure moves to Polis' desk

"It is so vital that we move forward with Senate Bill 78 this year, and the key reason is because of work the General Assembly has...

Colorado could reduce penalties for drug possession crimes

“Our state cannot afford to continue doling out felony convictions and sending people to prison for drug possession,” said Rep. Leslie...

Bill would make possessing drugs in Colorado a misdemeanor instead of a felony

"On Tuesday, lawmakers heard testimony on House Bill 1263, which would make it a misdemeanor and no longer a felony to possess illegal...

Bill to eliminate felonies for drug possession in Committee today

"DENVER – A House Judiciary meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss a bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod and...

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