{"id":13286,"date":"2026-03-16T11:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/motorcyclecolorado.com\/blog\/?p=13286"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:46:39","slug":"motorcycle-related-legislation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorcyclecolorado.com\/blog\/motorcycle-related-legislation\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle-Related Legislation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kicking back after the day’s ride.<\/p><\/div>\n

As usual, Stump, the ABATE of Colorado<\/a> legislative liaison, keeps us informed of what bills the legislature is considering that would have an impact on motorcyclists. He has been tracking a few this session.<\/p>\n

HB26-1079 (Concerning a requirement that a minor have written permission to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle) passed the House on 3rd reading unanimously with an amendment to change the title to the \u201cCole Bradley Act.\u201d<\/p>\n

HB26-1125 (Concerning the assessment of penalties against a parent when a minor violates laws concerning the usage of certain electric vehicles, and, in connection therewith, authorizing the assessment of penalties against a parent for a minor’s improper usage of an electrical assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, electric scooter, or electric skateboard) was withdrawn by the sponsor and listed as PI.<\/p>\n

HB26-1329 (Concerning criminalizing certain motor vehicle activities, and, in connection therewith, criminalizing and creating penalties for motor vehicle racing, street takeovers, and stunt driving) was introduced on Wednesday, 3\/11 and has 2 House sponsors but no Senate sponsors at this time. It is only 15 pages long and is quite interesting to read, especially the definitions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Then there are a few other bills that do not directly address motorcycling issues but would still affect us.<\/p>\n

SB26-003 (Concerning expanding the scope of the “Battery Stewardship Act” to cover the end-of-life management of electric vehicle batteries) passed the S-T&E Committee and is awaiting a hearing in the S-APP Committee. As we get more Electric Vehicles (EV) on the road, we should probably start thinking of how to dispose of the used batteries.<\/p>\n

SB26-035 (Concerning an increase of traffic violation penalties) only has one Senate sponsor and no House sponsor but it passed the S-T&E Committee and the S-APP Committee. It\u2019s scheduled for 2nd reading in the Senate on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

SB26-072 (Concerning increasing criminal penalties related to assaultive conduct with a motor vehicle, and, in connection therewith, adding the conduct of causing the death of another person with a motor vehicle to the crime of criminally negligent homicide) has 2 Senate sponsors, no House sponsors and is awaiting a hearing in the S-JUD Committee.<\/p>\n

SB26-132 (Concerning a requirement that a law enforcement officer offer a voluntary preliminary screening test for alcohol to a driver) has 2 Senate sponsors and 2 House Sponsors and was assigned to the S-JUD Committee. It passed through the Senate and has been assigned to the H-JUD Committee.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So far none of these have seemed to me to call for my presence at any hearings so I haven’t been down to the capitol this session. Keep up the good work Stump.<\/p>\n

Biker Quote for Today<\/h3>\n

Riding a motorcycle demands total presence. Focus isn\u2019t optional. — Judith Roberts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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