Colorado Bill Authorizing Local Vehicle ID Systems on Interstate Highways

Detected February 27th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1071 proposes to amend current law to allow local governments, specifically cities and counties or municipalities, to place automated vehicle identification systems (AVIS) on interstate highways. This change would permit local entities to deploy such technology, which was previously restricted to state authority.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1071, currently in its draft stage for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to amend existing transportation law. The core change proposed is to authorize cities and counties or municipalities to locate automated vehicle identification systems (AVIS) on highways that are part of the federal interstate highway system. Current law restricts this capability to the state level.

If enacted, this bill would allow local governments to implement AVIS on interstate highways within their jurisdiction. Compliance officers should monitor the progress of this bill through the legislative process. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are detailed in the provided summary, as the bill is still under consideration.

What to do next

Monitor the legislative status of Colorado Bill HB26-1071.
Review final enacted legislation for any new requirements regarding AVIS deployment by local governments.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1071

Local Government Vehicle Identification System on Interstate Highways

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Transportation & Motor Vehicles |
Concerning allowing a local government to locate an automated vehicle identification system on an interstate highway.

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

Current law allows the state to locate an automated vehicle identification system (AVIS) on a highway that is part of the federal interstate highway system but prohibits a county, city and county, or municipality ~~(local government)~~ from doing so. The bill authorizes a ~~local government~~ city and county or municipality to locate an AVIS on a highway that is part of the federal interstate highway system.

(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)

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

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Tisha Mauro
Representative

Monica Duran
Senator

Lisa Cutter

Committees

House

Transportation, Housing & Local Government

Senate

Local Government & Housing

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/23/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 02/19/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 01/27/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/18/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/12/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1071, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/23/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 37 AYE 22 NO 6 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/17/2026 | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/26/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
| 02/23/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/20/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/19/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/17/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/27/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Duran | Rep. T. Mauro

Sen. L. Cutter

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

Rep. M. Froelich | Rep. S. Woodrow