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CO HB1237

CO HB1237
Transportation Safety Modifications


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Introduced
02/18/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
05/01/2026
Passed
05/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO SELECT STATUTORY PROVISIONS TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.

AI Summary

This bill makes several modifications to Colorado law to improve transportation safety, primarily by replacing the term "accident" with "crash" in various statutes to align with current terminology and by clarifying existing regulations. Key provisions include updating requirements for vehicles operating in icy or snow-packed conditions to include specific tire types or chains, prohibiting parking in designated bike lanes, and authorizing the removal of vehicles that obstruct traffic or highway operations. The bill also revises statutes related to reporting and investigating traffic incidents, including those involving fatalities or serious injuries, and clarifies rules regarding the testing of blood and other bodily substances in deceased or unconscious individuals involved in crashes. Additionally, it adjusts the statute of limitations for certain vehicular crimes and modifies provisions related to driver's license suspensions, insurance requirements, and the collection and use of traffic data.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 05/05/2026)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1237 02/19/2026
Fiscal Note Final Fiscal Note https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/117196/download 06/10/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115961/download 05/06/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115365/download 04/28/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114256/download 04/08/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114225/download 04/07/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113196/download 03/12/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113159/download 03/11/2026
House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Amendment L.001 https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18358/download 03/10/2026
Fiscal Note Initial Fiscal Note https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112977/download 03/06/2026
BillText https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112167/download 02/19/2026
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