Colorado Bill Modifies County Enforcement Authority for Property Issues

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1239 proposes modifications to county enforcement authority regarding property issues, including the removal of rubbish, weeds, brush, and the securing or removal of hazardous buildings. The bill also addresses violations of zoning resolutions or ordinances. It is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

View original document View source feed page

What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1239, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to update and modernize county enforcement authority concerning various property issues. Key provisions include granting counties enhanced powers to compel the removal of rubbish, weeds, and brush from private property. Additionally, the bill aims to provide authority for the removal or securing of buildings or structures that pose a substantial danger or hazard to public health, safety, or welfare, with specified exceptions. It also addresses enforcement related to unlawful erection, construction, alteration, or use of buildings and land in violation of zoning ordinances.

This bill, if passed, will grant local government agencies in Colorado expanded regulatory and enforcement capabilities over property conditions and land use. Compliance officers and legal professionals in local government should monitor its progress through the legislative process, particularly its upcoming scheduled reading on March 13th. While no specific compliance deadlines are yet established, the bill's passage would necessitate updates to local ordinances and enforcement procedures. The fiscal note associated with the bill should be reviewed for potential budgetary impacts.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado Bill HB26-1239 through the legislative process.
Review the associated Fiscal Note for potential budgetary impacts.
Prepare for potential updates to local ordinances and enforcement procedures if the bill is enacted.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1239

County Enforcement Authority

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Local Government |
Concerning modifications to a county's enforcement authority in connection with property in the county.

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

The bill updates and modernizes county enforcement authority in connection with:

Providing for and compelling the removal of rubbish, including trash, junk, and garbage, from property within the county;
Providing for and compelling the removal of weeds and brush from property within the county;
Providing for and compelling the removal or securing of any building or structure in the county, with specified exceptions, that, due to its condition, presents a substantial danger or hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; and
The unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of any building or structure in the county or the use of any land in the county in violation of a zoning resolution or ordinance adopted by the board of county commissioners. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Lori Goldstein
Representative

Chris Richardson
Senator

Kyle Mullica

Committees

House

Transportation, Housing & Local Government

If you require reasonable accessibility accommodation to access this content, please email accessibility@coleg.gov.

Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Fri

Mar 13

House Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage

9:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/12/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/18/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/12/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/06/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1239, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-3. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/12/2026 | L.012 | Second Reading | Passed [*] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.010 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.009 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.008 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.006 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.005 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.004 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.003 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | L.002 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [] | PDF |
| 03/10/2026 | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/12/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/10/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. L. Goldstein | Rep. C. Richardson

Sen. K. Mullica

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)