👖 Wear denim this Wednesday 4/24 to show support for survivors of sexual assault and raise awareness around sexual violence. #DenimDay
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It's National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This week we honor crime victims and survivors, and recognize advocates who work tirelessly to support those impacted by crime.

Congratulations to Jim Bullock who has been appointed as District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District by Governor Polis.

On Thursday, the Colorado Senate voted unanimously to send a resolution to voters that would close a loophole that currently entitles those charged with first-degree murder to bond.

DA Brian Mason and Colorado District Attorneys' Council advocated for this change. Story Courtesy: FOX31 Denver KDVR

HB24-1225 and HCR24-1002 passed unanimously in the Senate today. The resolution will now go to CO voters this Nov. who will decide whether to restore 1st degree murder as a non-bailable offense. Thank you Rhonda Fields for your commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Congratulations to Sean Murray who has been appointed as the interim DA for the 6th Judicial District by Governor Polis until the November election. Murray is also running for election in November.
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“This bill, respectively, will not make Colorado safer. It will do the opposite. We do need to invest in treatment for those who commit these crimes, but this bill is not the answer to the problem.' - Brian Mason District Attorney for 17th Judicial District. #NOonSB118

'When I read SB24-118, I was sickened. The message of this bill to all service providers and victims is you don’t matter. I’ve spent my entire career being the voice for these victims and I will continue to do so.” Michael Rourke urges a No vote on SB24-118.

Thank you Representative Lisa Frizell and Representative Shannon Bird for your dedication and passion in helping sexual assault victims feel protected and empowered to seek justice. #coleg

HB24-1072 passes the House 63-2. The bill expands protections for sexual assault victims & will prohibit using a victim’s clothing/hairstyle as evidence to prove consent. This bill will reduce the amount of victim blaming/shaming & ensure survivors feel safe reporting. #coleg

HCR24-1002 and HB24-1225 will keep Colorado communities safe by restoring no-bond holds for 1st degree murder when the proof is evident and the presumption is great. The bills now head to the Senate.

HB24-1225 & HCR24-1002 pass the House 59-5. The measure will ask voters on the November 2024 ballot to amend the CO constitution & return to the status quo by allowing 1st Degree Murder defendants to be held in jail without bail in cases where judges find significant evidence.

Thank you to Representative Shannon Bird and Lisa Frizell for their dedication to advancing justice and protecting sexual assault victims.

Victims of sexual assault are one step closer to getting increase protections in Colorado.

HB24-1072 passes out of the House Judiciary Committee 10-1. The bill now goes to a full vote on the House floor.  #coleg

HB24-1072 will prevent asking shaming and blaming questions to survivors like “What Were You Wearing?” at the time of sexual assault victims by prohibiting using the manner of dress as evidence of consent.