CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1421
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date May 6, 2026
Location Old Supreme Court
HB26-1421 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/FCCD175BE5F6DCEF87258DF100719B43/$File/Attachment A HB1421_L.009.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/4B7AAD8F1765262987258DF10071A093/$File/Attachment B HB1421_L.010.pdf?OpenElement
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03:15:47 PM |
Senators Frizell
and Daugherty, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 26-1421. The bill
prohibits certain financial arrangements between lawyers and nonlawyers
regarding fees for legal services, and provides a private right of action
for enforcement. The bill sponsors responded to committee questions about
the bill. |
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03:21:56 PM |
Mr. Jason Wesoky,
representing Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of
the bill. Loren Furman, representing Colorado chamber of commerce, testified
in support of the bill. Committee discussion ensued about ethics complaints,
the rulemaking process, phantom equity, and financing. |
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03:34:55 PM |
David Johnson, representing
Modern Family Law, testified in opposition to the bill. Committee discussion
followed about alternative business structures, competition, and associated
costs. |
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03:42:35 PM |
Mr. Kevin Cheney,
representing Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of
the bill. Committee members asked questions about bridge funding. |
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03:48:08 PM |
Senator Daugherty
offered amendment L.009 (Attachment A). |
03:48:25 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment A) |
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Daugherty |
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Carson |
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Daugherty |
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Hinrichsen |
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Wallace |
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Zamora Wilson |
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Roberts |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:48:36 PM |
Senator Daugherty
offered amendment L.010 (Attachment B). |
03:48:52 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment B) |
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Daugherty |
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Carson |
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Daugherty |
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Hinrichsen |
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Wallace |
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Zamora Wilson |
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Roberts |
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Weissman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:49:52 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1421, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Daugherty |
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Carson |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Wallace |
Yes |
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Zamora Wilson |
No |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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