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CO HB1103

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Barbara McLachlan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows counties, cities, and towns to impose additional safety requirements on off-highway vehicles operating on roads within their jurisdiction, including requirements for driver's licenses, liability insurance, safety belts, child restraints, eye protection, helmets for occupants under 18, and occupant limits.

  • Prohibits local governments from imposing safety requirements on off-highway vehicles in specific circumstances outlined in state statute, including when vehicles are on certain designated roads or highways.

  • Clarifies that local safety ordinances must remain consistent with state rules and Article 14.5 of Colorado Revised Statutes.

  • Takes effect August 8, 2018, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case approval by voters in the November 2018 general election is required.

  • Amends Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-14.5-101, 33-14.5-108, and 33-14.5-110 to authorize local regulation while maintaining state regulatory framework.

Legislative Description

Local Government Off-highway Vehicle Regulation

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole3/8/2018
Transportation2/21/2018
Committee of the Whole2/15/2018
Transportation and Energy1/18/2018

Full Bill Text

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