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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires a minor to have written permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle. The bill does not apply to foster children or emancipated minors.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Cole Bradley Act," mandates that minors under eighteen years old must obtain written permission from their parent or legal guardian before being issued an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle. This requirement is intended to enhance the safety of young riders, acknowledging their particular vulnerability to the inherent risks of motorcycle operation, which are amplified by factors like high-speed roads and variable weather conditions. The bill specifically excludes foster children and emancipated minors from this new consent requirement, meaning those who are legally independent or in foster care will not need this additional permission. The legislative declaration within the bill highlights a concerning increase in motorcycle fatalities and injuries in Colorado, particularly among minors, and argues that parental consent provides a necessary layer of accountability and oversight beyond existing safety measures.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (74)
Andrew Boesenecker (D)*,
Brandi Bradley (R)*,
Scott Bright (R)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Scott Bottoms (R),
Mary Bradfield (R),
Max Brooks (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Jarvis Caldwell (R),
Sean Camacho (D),
Michael Carter (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Ken Degraaf (R),
Monica Duran (D),
Regina English (D),
Cecelia Espenoza (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lisa Feret (D),
Ava Flanell (R),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lori Garcia Sander (R),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Tony Hartsook (R),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Junie Joseph (D),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Stephanie Luck (R),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Chris Richardson (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Scott Slaugh (R),
Lesley Smith (D),
Matt Soper (R),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Larry Suckla (R),
Rick Taggart (R),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Ron Weinberg (R),
Jenny Willford (D),
Ty Winter (R),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Dan Woog (R),
Yara Zokaie (D),
Last Action
Senate Third Reading Calendar (00:00:00 4/7/2026 Senate Floor) (on 04/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1079 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114220/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114154/download |
| Third Reading Amendment L.004 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18491/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113272/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113209/download |
| House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17980/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112462/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111138/download |
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