HB 14-1029 Summary

• Recodifies Colorado laws governing reserved parking for persons with disabilities by consolidating and reorganizing requirements in sections 42-3-204 and 42-4-1208.

• Establishes new types of disabled parking credentials: 90-day placards, 3-year placards, permanent placards, 3-year license plates, permanent license plates, and disabled veteran plates with identifying figures.

• Creates standardized definitions for disability eligibility based on 23 CFR 1235 (federal standards) and categorizes conditions as temporary (less than 30 months), extended (up to 30 months), or permanent.

• Increases penalties for parking violations: misdemeanor violations incur $350-$1,000 fines for first offense, $600-$1,000 for second offense, and $1,000-$5,000 for third or subsequent offenses, with permits subject to 12-month or 5-year revocation periods.

• Declares reserved parking access a matter of statewide concern, preempting local regulations to ensure uniform standards across jurisdictions; allocates $84,147 for implementation costs effective July 1, 2014.