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HB 25-1140

Disclosing Information to Immigration Authorities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carlos Barron and 2 co-sponsors

HB 25-1140 would have required Colorado probation officers to share info on probationers convicted of serious crimes with federal immigration authorities, impacting undocumented individuals.

House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1140

Summary of HB 25-1140: Disclosing Information to Immigration Authorities

Bill Number: HB 25-1140
Introduced: January 29, 2025
Status: Postponed Indefinitely by the House Committee on Judiciary on February 18, 2025
Prime Sponsors: Rep. Caldwell, Sen. Pelton R.

Purpose and Intent

HB 25-1140 aimed to authorize employees of the Colorado Judicial Department’s Division of Probation Services to disclose personal information about probationers to federal immigration authorities. This disclosure would apply specifically to individuals sentenced to probation for certain serious crimes, thereby facilitating federal immigration enforcement actions.

Key Provisions

  • Disclosure Requirement: The bill would have required probation officers to share personal information with federal immigration authorities if the probationer was convicted of:

    • First degree murder
    • Second degree murder
    • First degree assault
    • First degree kidnapping
    • First or second degree sexual assault
    • First degree arson
    • First degree burglary
    • Aggravated robbery

  • Impact on Workload: The bill anticipated a minimal increase in workload for the Division of Probation Services, as it was estimated that approximately 230 individuals per year are sentenced to probation for the specified crimes (excluding murder and first degree assault, which typically result in mandatory prison sentences).

Affected Parties

  • Probation Officers: The bill would have directly impacted the responsibilities of probation officers, requiring them to engage with federal immigration authorities.
  • Probationers: Individuals on probation for the specified violent crimes would be affected, particularly if they were undocumented immigrants.
  • Federal Immigration Authorities: The bill aimed to enhance the ability of federal authorities to track and manage undocumented individuals convicted of serious crimes.

Fiscal Impact

  • State Revenue and Expenditures: The fiscal note indicated that the bill would not require any appropriations, and it projected no significant changes in state revenue or expenditures. The workload increase was deemed minimal, with no additional full-time equivalent (FTE) positions required.

Procedural Aspects

  • Effective Date: The bill would have taken effect upon the Governor's signature or if it became law without his signature.
  • Legislative Actions: The bill was introduced and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee, where it was ultimately postponed indefinitely, halting any further consideration.

Conclusion

While HB 25-1140 sought to enhance cooperation between state probation services and federal immigration authorities regarding serious criminal offenses, its indefinite postponement means that the proposed changes will not be enacted. The bill's implications for privacy, law enforcement, and community relations remain a topic of discussion in the broader context of immigration policy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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