Colorado Bill SB26-098: Local Noise Abatement Authority

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill SB26-098 proposes to reestablish local authority regarding noise abatement. The bill would exempt certain uses of state or local government property, property with local sound permits, and nonprofit events from statewide noise level limits.

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What changed

Colorado Bill SB26-098, currently under consideration, aims to amend existing noise abatement provisions by reestablishing local authority. Specifically, the bill proposes to exempt the use of property owned or controlled by the state or a political subdivision, property used under a local government-issued sound permit, and property owned by a nonprofit entity for cultural, entertainment, athletic, or patriotic events from statewide noise level limits.

This legislation, if passed, would allow local governments more flexibility in managing noise regulations for specific types of properties and events. Regulated entities, particularly those operating under permits or on government-owned land, should monitor the bill's progress. Compliance officers should be aware of potential shifts in local noise ordinances and ensure adherence to any new or revised local regulations that may arise from this reestablished authority.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado Bill SB26-098.
Review potential changes to local noise ordinances if the bill is enacted.
Ensure compliance with any revised local noise abatement regulations.

Source document (simplified)

SB26-098

State & Local Noise Abatement Authority

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Public Health |
Concerning the applicability of certain noise abatement provisions, and, in connection therewith, reestablishing local authority with respect to noise abatement.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) 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. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Prime Sponsors

Senator

Larry Liston
Senator

Matt Ball
Representative

Max Brooks
Representative

Mandy Lindsay

Committees

Senate

Local Government & Housing

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/18/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 03/17/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/11/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-098 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/18/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 30 AYE 4 NO 1 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/17/2026 | L.004 | Second Reading | Lost [] | PDF |
| 03/17/2026 | L.003 | Second Reading | Lost [] | PDF |
| 03/17/2026 | L.002 | Second Reading | Lost [] | PDF |
| 03/17/2026 | L.001 | Second Reading | Lost [] | PDF |
| 03/17/2026 | L.007 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/18/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/12/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/11/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
Prime Sponsor

Sen. M. Ball | Sen. L. Liston

Rep. M. Brooks | Rep. M. Lindsay

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

Sen. J. Coleman | Sen. W. Lindstedt | Sen. J. Marchman | Sen. R. Rodriguez