Bill Prohibits Sale of Certain Rodenticides and Glue Traps

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill SB26-062 proposes to prohibit the sale, distribution, and use of certain rodenticides and glue traps, with exceptions for public health emergencies. Professional pest control services would be required to prioritize integrated pest management strategies. The bill is currently under consideration.

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What changed

Colorado Bill SB26-062, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to significantly restrict the use of certain rodenticides and glue traps within the state. The proposed legislation would prohibit individuals from selling, distributing, applying, or using these products, except under specific conditions related to public health emergencies and authorized limited/restricted use. Furthermore, professional rodent control services would be mandated to adopt integrated pest management strategies, emphasizing non-chemical control methods.

This bill, if enacted, will require businesses involved in pest control, agriculture, and retail sales of these products to cease or alter their practices. Compliance will necessitate a thorough review of product inventories and service protocols. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage, indicating that it is a proposed regulation rather than a final rule. Regulated entities should monitor its progress through the legislative process, as its passage would impose new operational requirements and restrictions on product availability and application.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado Bill SB26-062 through the legislative process.
Review current rodenticide and glue trap product lines and pest control service protocols for potential conflicts with the bill's proposed restrictions.
Investigate and prepare to implement integrated pest management strategies if the bill is enacted.

Source document (simplified)

SB26-062

Rodenticide Use Restrictions

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Agriculture |
Concerning certain rodent control products in the state.

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

The bill prohibits a person from selling, distributing, applying, or using certain types of rodenticide and rodent glue traps in the state except as authorized for restricted and limited use in a public health emergency and in accordance with certain use requirements and time periods.

A person conducting professional rodent control services in the state is required to prioritize integrated pest management strategies, which involve implementing a combination of nonchemical rodent control measures.

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

Prime Sponsors

Senator

Lisa Cutter
Senator

Cathy Kipp
Representative

Elizabeth Velasco

Committees

Senate

Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Wed

Mar 4

Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

Upon Adjournment SCR 352

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/28/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/23/2026 | MEMO1 | PDF |
| 02/05/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-062, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/04/2026 | L.011 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/04/2026 | L.012 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/19/2026 | L.010 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/19/2026 | L.001 | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/19/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Lay Over Amended |
| 01/28/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
Prime Sponsor

Sen. L. Cutter | Sen. C. Kipp

Rep. E. Velasco

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)