HB 1134 CO

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The act clarifies that municipal court defendants have a right to counsel and that municipal defense counsel have the same notice requirements, case information, and opportunity to meet with their clients as do state-level defense counsel. Current law prohibits paying indigent municipal defense counsel on a fixed or flat-fee payment structure if the municipality prosecutes domestic violence cases. The act applies the prohibition to all municipalities and allows a flat fee arrangement if the flat fee is the same or higher than a resulting fee based on hourly compensation.     Current law requires municipal court proceedings to be open to public observation. The act requires virtual observation for all in-custody proceedings and prompt resolution of municipal cases.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• J. Mabrey Democratic · sponsor
• E. Velasco Democratic · sponsor
• J. Amabile Democratic · sponsor
• M. Weissman Democratic · sponsor
• J. Bacon Democratic · sponsor
• M. Carter Democratic · sponsor
• C. Clifford Democratic · sponsor
• L. García Democratic · sponsor
• L. Gilchrist Democratic · sponsor
• Y. Zokaie Democratic · sponsor
• J. Coleman Democratic · sponsor
• J. Gonzales Democratic · sponsor
• N. Hinrichsen Democratic · sponsor
• D. Roberts Democratic · sponsor
• K. Wallace Democratic · sponsor

1. Apr 27, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
2. Apr 16, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. Apr 16, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. Apr 16, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. Mar 31, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
6. Mar 30, 2026 Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
7. Mar 25, 2026 Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
8. Mar 10, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary · upper
9. Mar 3, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
10. Mar 2, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · lower
11. Feb 25, 2026 House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
12. Feb 4, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary · lower