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CO SB098

CO SB098
State & Local Noise Abatement Authority


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Introduced
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, there are statewide standards for noise level limits for various time periods and areas, and noise in excess of those limits is a public nuisance. The statewide noise level limits do not apply to the use of property for certain purposes. The bill states that the statewide noise level limits also do not apply to the following: ! The use of property owned or controlled by the state or a political subdivision of the state; ! The use of property pursuant to a permit or license that addresses sound emitted and that is issued by a local government; and ! The use of property owned or controlled by a nonprofit entity for a cultural, entertainment, athletic, or patriotic event.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing state law regarding noise abatement to clarify exemptions from statewide noise level limits, which are regulations that set maximum permissible noise levels for different times and areas, and exceeding which is considered a public nuisance. Specifically, the bill states that these statewide limits will not apply to property owned or controlled by the state or a local government (referred to as a political subdivision), property used under a permit or license from a local government that specifically addresses sound emissions, or property owned or controlled by a nonprofit entity for cultural, entertainment, athletic, or patriotic events like concerts or fireworks displays. Importantly, the bill also clarifies that these changes do not prevent local governments from enacting their own noise regulations that are as strict or stricter than the state's.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing (on 02/11/2026)

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