Colorado Bill: Minor Motorcycle Instruction Permit Written Permission

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

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.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1079, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, mandates that minors must secure written permission from a parent or legal guardian to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit. This requirement is intended to increase parental involvement in a minor's decision to drive a motorcycle and is part of the legislative process for new state laws.

Regulated entities, specifically those involved in issuing driver's permits or interacting with minors seeking motorcycle permits, will need to update their procedures to verify parental consent. While the bill is currently in draft and under consideration, compliance officers should monitor its progress through the legislative session. The bill explicitly excludes foster children and emancipated minors from this requirement. The bill is scheduled for a House General Orders meeting on March 2, 2026.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado Bill HB26-1079 through the legislative process.
Prepare to update internal procedures for issuing motorcycle instruction permits to minors if the bill is enacted.
Ensure procedures account for the exclusion of foster children and emancipated minors.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1079

Drive Motorcycle Written Permission

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Children & Domestic Matters Transportation & Motor Vehicles |
Concerning a requirement that a minor have written permission to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle.

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

The bill requires a minor to have written permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle. The bill does not apply to foster children or emancipated minors.

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

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Brandi Bradley
Representative

Andrew Boesenecker
Senator

Scott Bright

Committees

House

Transportation, Housing & Local Government

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Mon

Mar 2

House General Orders - Second Reading of Bills

10:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/02/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/25/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/20/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/24/2026 | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/24/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/02/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. A. Boesenecker | Rep. B. Bradley

Sen. S. Bright

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)