CO HB1163

Enrolled members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe may enter any Colorado state park free of charge by presenting a current tribal identification card with an intact photo

Free access is subject to tribal members' observance of all state park rules and regulations

The Division of Parks and Wildlife must conduct outreach and engagement with the Ute tribes and other tribal governments, American Indian communities, and Indigenous communities on state park opportunities by June 1, 2026

The Department must report on tribal outreach efforts during SMART Act hearings in January 2026 and January 2027, with the reporting requirement expiring July 1, 2027

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe are the only two federally recognized tribes with reservations in Colorado, with reservations located in La Plata, Archuleta, and Montezuma counties