CO-LEGISLATURE

Colorado Bill: Minor Motorcycle Instruction Permit Written Permission

Colorado Bill HB26-1079 proposes a new requirement for minors to obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian before being issued a motorcycle instruction permit. This bill aims to enhance safety and parental oversight for young motorcycle riders.

Continue Microgrid Resilience Grant Program Indefinitely

Colorado House Bill HB26-1051 proposes to continue the microgrids for community resilience grant program indefinitely by removing its scheduled repeal date of September 1, 2026. This program provides grants to cooperative electric associations and municipally owned utilities for microgrid resources in eligible rural communities.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Pet Store Dog and Cat Sales from 2027

Colorado HB26-1011 prohibits pet stores from selling or transferring ownership of dogs and cats beginning January 1, 2027. The bill defines 'broker' and outlines several exceptions, including sales by shelters, rescue organizations, and original breeders.

Colorado Child Care Policy Disclosure Requirements

Colorado bill SB26-050, currently under consideration, proposes new disclosure requirements for child care centers. The bill mandates that centers inform parents about mandatory reporter status of staff and disclose the use of video recording equipment and related policies.

Colorado Bill: Minors Digital Content Protections and Civil Remedies

Colorado Bill HB26-1058 establishes new requirements and civil remedies for minors featured in compensated digital content on online platforms, effective June 1, 2027. It mandates record-keeping, trust account provisions for minors' earnings, and prohibits the financial benefit from content created with intent to sexually gratify.

Colorado Public Trustee Act Foreclosure Procedures Modifications

Colorado Bill HB26-1098 modifies foreclosure procedures under the Public Trustee Act. Key changes include setting public trustee salaries, repealing certain reporting and procurement requirements, clarifying fund sources, defining 'nonmaterial misstatement', and updating notice and redemption rules for foreclosures.

Colorado Bill: Municipal Jail Standards and Custody Limits

Colorado Bill HB26-1039 proposes to require municipal jails to meet existing county jail standards and data collection requirements. The bill also limits the custody duration in municipal jails to 72 hours and includes specific provisions for pregnant individuals in labor.

Colorado Age Attestation for Computing Devices Bill

Colorado's SB26-051 proposes requiring operating system providers to implement an age attestation interface at account setup. This interface would signal a user's age bracket to applications, impacting how developers handle user data based on age. Violations could result in civil penalties.

Colorado Bill Modifies Election Laws

Colorado Bill HB26-1113, effective January 1, 2026, modifies the Uniform Election Code of 1992 and the Colorado Open Records Act. Key changes include updates to voter identification, registration processes for students, procedures for presidential and congressional vacancy elections, and ballot access requirements.

Colorado Bill: Bipartisan Election Judges for Mail Ballot Signature Verification

Colorado's HB26-1080 proposes requiring county clerks to use bipartisan election judge teams for mail ballot signature verification, replacing the current single-judge system. The Secretary of State would adopt rules for this new procedure. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.