Colorado PERA Plan Options Expansion Bill HB26-1026

Colorado Bill HB26-1026 proposes to expand plan options for the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Key provisions include allowing members to purchase service credit for previous periods of unemployment and requiring PERA employers to affiliate with and offer PERA's deferred compensation plan to employees.

Colorado Bill: Municipal Jail Standards and Custody Limits

Colorado Bill HB26-1039 proposes to require municipal jails to meet existing county jail standards and data collection requirements. The bill also limits the custody duration in municipal jails to 72 hours and includes specific provisions for pregnant individuals in labor.

Colorado Public Trustee Act Foreclosure Procedures Modifications

Colorado Bill HB26-1098 modifies foreclosure procedures under the Public Trustee Act. Key changes include setting public trustee salaries, repealing certain reporting and procurement requirements, clarifying fund sources, defining 'nonmaterial misstatement', and updating notice and redemption rules for foreclosures.

Colorado Child Care Policy Disclosure Requirements

Colorado bill SB26-050, currently under consideration, proposes new disclosure requirements for child care centers. The bill mandates that centers inform parents about mandatory reporter status of staff and disclose the use of video recording equipment and related policies.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Pet Store Dog and Cat Sales from 2027

Colorado HB26-1011 prohibits pet stores from selling or transferring ownership of dogs and cats beginning January 1, 2027. The bill defines 'broker' and outlines several exceptions, including sales by shelters, rescue organizations, and original breeders.

Colorado Bill HB26-1145: Mobile Home Park Water Quality

Colorado Bill HB26-1145 amends existing law to authorize the Water Quality Control Division to require remediation of welfare-related water quality violations in mobile home parks. The bill also clarifies enforcement authority and introduces new penalty provisions for continuing violations.

Colorado Bill HB26-1101: Criminal Offenses for Critical Infrastructure Metals

Colorado Bill HB26-1101 introduces new criminal offenses related to the sale and possession of stolen critical infrastructure metals. The bill mandates specific payment methods and reporting requirements for dealers of such materials, aiming to deter theft and illicit trade.

Colorado Bill: Minor Motorcycle Instruction Permit Written Permission

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.

Colorado Prohibits 3D Printing of Firearms and Components

Colorado HB26-1144 prohibits the manufacturing, possession with intent to manufacture, and distribution of digital instructions for 3D printing firearms and components. Violations are classified as a class 1 misdemeanor, escalating to a class 5 felony for subsequent offenses. This bill applies to individuals and entities not federally licensed to manufacture firearms.

Colorado Age Attestation for Computing Devices Bill

Colorado's SB26-051 proposes requiring operating system providers to implement an age attestation interface at account setup. This interface would signal a user's age bracket to applications, impacting how developers handle user data based on age. Violations could result in civil penalties.