Colorado lawmakers advance bill to require release of recordings to families after police killings

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 733

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Video and audio footage showing a police officer’s deadly use of force would need to be released to the family of the person killed under a bill on track to pass the Colorado Legislature.

The Colorado House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 26-290 on Tuesday. It needs one final vote on Wednesday, the final day of the legislative session, to land on the desk of Gov. Jared Polis.

“This bill came …

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