Colorado Bill HB26-1318: Traffic Safety Near Schools

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Published March 4th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1318 proposes to define 'school zones' as roadways within 1,000 feet of school property and modifies requirements for automated vehicle identification systems on safe routes to school. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1318, introduced on March 4, 2026, aims to enhance traffic safety near schools by establishing a new definition for 'school zones,' encompassing all roadways within at least 1,000 feet of a school property boundary. The bill also modifies existing requirements for the implementation and use of automated vehicle identification systems along safe routes to school, potentially impacting how local governments manage traffic enforcement in these areas.

As the bill is currently under consideration, compliance officers should monitor its progress through the legislative process. If enacted, the new definition of 'school zones' and any changes to automated identification system requirements could necessitate updates to local traffic management policies and enforcement protocols. Further details on specific obligations and compliance deadlines will be available upon the bill's final passage and enactment.

What to do next

Monitor the legislative progress of HB26-1318.
Review final enacted legislation for specific requirements regarding school zone definitions and automated vehicle identification systems.
Update local traffic management policies and enforcement protocols if the bill is enacted.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1318

Traffic Safety Near Schools

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Transportation & Motor Vehicles |
Concerning traffic safety near schools.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

The bill defines "school zones" as all roadways within at least 1,000 feet of a school property boundary and adds and modifies additional corresponding definitions. The bill limits requirements the state, a county, a city and county, or a municipality must complete regarding placing and using an automated vehicle identification system along a safe route to school.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Kenny Nguyen
Representative

Meg Froelich

Committees

House

Transportation, Housing & Local Government

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Mon

Mar 30

House General Orders - Second Reading of Bills

10:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/04/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/25/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/26/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | PDF |
| 03/18/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1318, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/24/2026 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/27/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/24/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Froelich | Rep. K. Nguyen

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)