Personal security for state lawmakers would get boost under Colorado bill

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 644

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Colorado bill would enable the Legislature to hire a security administrator in an effort to tighten personal security for lawmakers, nearly one year after a Minnesota state representative and her husband were shot and killed at her home.

House Bill 26-1422 passed its first committee hearing on Monday on an 8-3 vote.

The security administrator position considered in the bill would be responsible for the “day in, day out view for member …

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