Colorado Implements In-Person Voting in Jails for General Elections

New law mandates polling locations in county jails, allowing eligible incarcerated individuals to vote in person.

Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 72, making Colorado the first state to require in-person voting in jails.
The law mandates at least one in-person voting day of six hours for eligible inmates before Election Day.
County jails must also set up mail ballot collection and ballot curing systems.
The bill faced opposition from some county clerks and sheriffs due to funding and logistical concerns.
Supporters argue the law ensures access to voting rights for those awaiting trial or serving misdemeanor sentences.