Reporting of Lost or Stolen Livestock
Summary
Colorado Senate Bill 26-136 would direct the Division of Brand Inspection and the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners in the Department of Agriculture to receive reports of lost or stolen livestock. The Board, in consultation with the Division, would be required to adopt rules facilitating coordination between law enforcement and livestock owners for reporting purposes.
What changed
Senate Bill 26-136 proposes to establish a formal process for reporting lost or stolen livestock to Colorado's Division of Brand Inspection and State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners. The bill would require the Board, in consultation with the Division, to adopt rules enabling coordination between law enforcement agencies and livestock owners regarding theft and missing animal reports.
Agricultural firms and livestock owners in Colorado should monitor this bill's progression, as it may create new reporting obligations and coordination requirements. Law enforcement agencies and state agriculture departments would gain clearer authority and procedures for handling livestock theft cases.
What to do next
- Monitor SB26-136 progress through Colorado legislature
- Prepare for potential new livestock theft reporting requirements
- Coordinate with the Division of Brand Inspection if rules are adopted
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SB26-136
Reporting of Lost or Stolen Livestock
| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Agriculture Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement |
Concerning the reporting of missing livestock to the department of agriculture.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill directs the division of brand inspection (division) in the department of agriculture and the state board of stock inspection commissioners (board) in the department of agriculture to receive reports of lost or stolen livestock. The board, in consultation with the division, shall adopt rules, which rules must be reviewed and approved by the division, to facilitate coordination between law enforcement and livestock owners related to the reporting of lost or stolen livestock. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Rod Pelton
Senator
James Coleman
Representative
Regina English
Representative
Larry Don Suckla
Committees
Senate
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 8
Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage - Consent Calendar
9:00 AM Senate Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/08/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 04/07/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | Introduced | PDF |
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/02/2026 | PA1 | PDF |
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/20/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-136, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/08/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 32 AYE 0 NO 3 OTHER | Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/02/2026 | L.002 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/02/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/10/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
Prime Sponsor
Sen. J. Coleman | Sen. R. Pelton
Rep. R. English | Rep. L. Suckla
Sponsor
(None) Co-Sponsor
Sen. J. Amabile | Sen. M. Baisley | Sen. A. Benavidez | Sen. J. Bridges | Sen. S. Bright | Sen. M. Catlin | Sen. L. Cutter | Sen. J. Danielson | Sen. T. Exum | Sen. L. Frizell | Sen. J. Gonzales | Sen. C. Kipp | Sen. B. Kirkmeyer | Sen. C. Kolker | Sen. L. Liston | Sen. J. Marchman | Sen. K. Mullica | Sen. B. Pelton | Sen. J. Rich | Sen. D. Roberts | Sen. C. Simpson | Sen. K. Wallace | Sen. M. Weissman | Sen. L. Zamora Wilson
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