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Introduced
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
In Committee
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Crossed Over
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Passed
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING TRAFFIC SAFETY NEAR SCHOOLS.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Liam Stewart School Zone Act," aims to enhance traffic safety around schools by redefining and expanding the concept of school zones and introducing "school streets." A school zone is now defined as all roadways within at least 1,000 feet of a school property boundary, though state highways are excluded unless specifically designated as part of a school zone by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) or a local government with CDOT's approval. Local governments, such as counties or municipalities, can reduce the size of a school zone but not to less than 200 feet from the school property boundary, and this reduction requires a public hearing. The bill also allows for the creation of "school streets," which are roadways immediately adjacent to school property, with a maximum speed limit of 10 miles per hour, and where vehicles must yield to pedestrians and cyclists. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that automated vehicle identification systems, often used for speed and traffic signal enforcement, can be used to detect violations within school zones or along "safe routes to school," which are designated roadways frequented by pedestrians and bicyclists on their way to or from school to enhance their safety.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (56)
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Meg Froelich (D)*,
Kenny Nguyen (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Adrienne Benavidez (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
John Carson (R),
Marc Catlin (R),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lisa Frizell (R),
Lorena García (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Kyle Mullica (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Rod Pelton (R),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Lesley Smith (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/29/2026)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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