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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law requires a motor vehicle to be designed for operation on a highway in order to be covered by the "Uniform Motor Vehicle Law", which governs driver's licenses, registrations, and traffic regulation. The bill authorizes the owner of a surplus military vehicle to register the vehicle with the department of revenue and be issued a license plate if: ! The vehicle complies with the laws governing motor vehicles and traffic; ! The vehicle uses wheels for movement, weighs less than 16,000 pounds empty weight, has a 20,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or less, and is not affixed with working mounted firearms; and ! The owner signs an affidavit stating that the vehicle will not be driven on roadways for more than 1,500 miles per year. If the vehicle is registered, it may be driven on roadways and the title can be converted from showing off-highway vehicle to highway-use vehicle, but the vehicle must comply with registration provisions, driver's license provisions, and traffic laws. The bill also authorizes surplus military vehicles to operate on the road if they are authorized emergency vehicles. A qualified surplus military vehicle may be registered as a collector's item.
AI Summary
This bill allows owners of surplus military vehicles to register them for highway use under specific conditions, provided the vehicle uses wheels, weighs less than 16,000 pounds empty with a gross vehicle weight rating of 20,000 pounds or less, and does not have a working mounted firearm. Owners must also sign an affidavit agreeing not to drive the vehicle on roadways for more than 1,500 miles per year. If registered, these vehicles will be subject to standard motor vehicle laws, including driver's license, registration, and traffic regulations, and their titles can be converted from "off-highway" to "highway-use." Additionally, surplus military vehicles can operate on roads if they are authorized emergency vehicles, and they can be registered as collector's items. The bill also clarifies that certain surplus military vehicles owned by municipalities, counties, or fire protection districts for firefighting purposes, or those operating as authorized emergency vehicles, are exempt from the 1,500-mile annual limit when used in connection with those specific functions or for maintenance.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1097 |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112009/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111195/download |
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