HB25-1073, introduced by Rep. Brandi Bradley and Rep. Regina English, strengthens sentencing laws for those convicted of sexually assaulting a child. This bill ensures that offenders face mandatory incarceration, eliminating the possibility of probation and reinforcing the justice system’s commitment to protecting children.​

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Why This Bill Matters

✔ Protecting Children

– Ensures that predators face real consequences, prioritizing the safety and well-being of Colorado’s children.
✔ Closing Legal Loopholes

– Courts currently have discretion to sentence offenders to probation instead of prison. HB25-1073 eliminates that option.
✔ Deterring Future Crimes

– Strengthening sentences sends a clear message that crimes against children will not be tolerated.
✔ Aligning with Community Values

– Families deserve a justice system that holds child predators accountable.

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Key Provisions of HB25-1073

✅ Mandatory Prison Sentences

– Offenders will no longer be eligible for probation. Sentences will range from 2 years to life, depending on the severity of the crime. 

• Class 4 felony offenders: 2 years to life in prison.

• Class 3 felony offenders: 4 years to life in prison.

✅ Stronger Penalties for Trusted Individuals

– Those in positions of trust (teachers, coaches, clergy, etc.) will face stricter sentencing.
✅ Indeterminate Sentences

– Ensures that dangerous individuals remain incarcerated for as long as necessary to protect the public.

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Talking Points

🔹 Justice for victims means real consequences for offenders. This bill ensures that convicted child predators serve time behind bars.
🔹 Protecting our children is not a partisan issue. HB25-1073 is about safeguarding families, not politics.
🔹 Stronger laws create safer communities. Ensuring offenders serve time keeps predators off our streets.
🔹 Trust must not be betrayed. Those who exploit children while in positions of power will face the full weight of the law.

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How You Can Help

✔ Contact Your Legislators – Urge them to support HB25-1073.
✔ Spread Awareness – Share this fact sheet and discuss the bill with your community.
✔ Show Up & Speak Out – Attend legislative hearings and voice your support.
✔ Engage on Social Media – Use #ProtectOurChildren and #HB25-1073 to advocate online.

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Impact on Our Communities

• Greater security for families, knowing that convicted offenders cannot receive lenient sentences.

• A stronger deterrent against child exploitation, making penalties severe and unavoidable.

• A justice system that reflects community values of safety, accountability, and protection for the innocent.

 

Now is the time to stand for justice, safety, and the protection of our children. Support HB25-1073 and help ensure that those who prey on the vulnerable face the consequences they deserve.

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