CO Passes Historic, Somewhat Unclear Bill Making Prison Visits a Right

CO Passes Historic, Somewhat Unclear Bill Making Prison Visits a Right

Colorado is poised to become the first state to recognize prison visitation as a right, rather than a privilege. Though HB25-1023 is somewhat ambiguous as to which forms of visitation would be protected for people in higher-security housing, the bill’s approval could represent a watershed moment for prisoner rights if used as a precedent by lawmakers in other states. The Colorado legislature sent the finalized bill to Governor Jared Polis (D) on…