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CO HB1283
Bill
Status
Passed
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monica Duran
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AI Summary
- Removes the December 31, 2025 sunset date for wild horse population management provisions, making the program permanent
- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to implement an immunocontraception program for wild horses in herd management areas, including purchasing equipment like vehicles and equine facial recognition software
- Creates a 14-member Wild Horse Advisory Committee beginning July 1, 2026, with representatives from state agencies, tribal nations, ranching communities, environmental groups, and wild horse advocacy organizations
- Repeals the Colorado Wild Horse Project structure while retaining the Wild Horse Fund to accept gifts, grants, donations, and federal payments for management activities
- Directs the department to coordinate with the Bureau of Land Management, Department of Corrections, and nonprofit organizations to support horse training, adoption, and humane alternatives to long-term confinement
Legislative Description
Wild Horse Project Management & Immunocontraception
Natural Resources & Environment
Last Action
Governor Signed
5/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Committee of the Whole4/10/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources3/24/2025
Committee of the Whole3/13/2025
Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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