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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
05/01/2026
05/01/2026
Passed
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026
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)
William Lindstedt (D)*,
Lesley Smith (D)*,
Rick Taggart (R)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Michael Carter (D),
James Coleman (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
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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