Colorado Bill Allows Electronic Vehicle Titles

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

Colorado HB26-1041 proposes to repeal the requirement for a paper certificate of title for vehicles, allowing for the use of electronic titles in all transactions. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

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What changed

Colorado House Bill HB26-1041, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to repeal the existing mandate for paper certificates of title for vehicles. This change would permit the use of electronic vehicle titles in all circumstances, although any party to a transaction can still request a paper version. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage, with upcoming committee meetings scheduled.

This legislation, if passed, will modernize vehicle titling processes in Colorado by embracing electronic record-keeping. Regulated entities involved in vehicle sales and titling, such as manufacturers and dealerships, should monitor the bill's progress through the legislative process. While no specific compliance deadline is yet established, the bill's passage would necessitate updates to internal processes to accommodate electronic title transactions.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado HB26-1041 through the legislative process.
Prepare for potential adoption of electronic vehicle title requirements if the bill is enacted.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1041

Electronic Vehicle Records

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Transportation & Motor Vehicles |
Concerning the use of an electronic vehicle record for a certificate of title, and, in connection therewith, repealing the requirement for a paper certificate of title.

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

Transportation Legislation Review Committee. The bill repeals the existing requirement that a paper certificate of title be used for specific vehicle transactions, thereby allowing the use of a certificate of title in an electronic format in all circumstances. Any party to a vehicle transaction may request either a paper or electronic version of a certificate of title.

(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

Andrew Boesenecker
Representative

Amy Paschal
Senator

Byron Pelton

Committees

House

Transportation, Housing & Local Government

Senate

Transportation & Energy

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Wed

Mar 4

Senate Transportation & Energy

1:30 PM SCR 352

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/06/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 02/05/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 01/14/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/04/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/20/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1041 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 8-0. | Vote summary |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1041, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/06/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 59 AYE 0 NO 6 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/03/2026 | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/11/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 02/06/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/05/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/03/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. A. Boesenecker | Rep. A. Paschal

Sen. B. Pelton

Sponsor

Rep. M. Froelich | Rep. J. Jackson | Rep. M. Lindsay | Rep. R. Stewart

Sen. J. Carson | Sen. L. Cutter | Sen. T. Exum | Sen. T. Sullivan

Co-Sponsor