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CO SB149

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Daugherty

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties and municipalities may construct and maintain equestrian road crossings, horse-trailer parking, and safety infrastructure, and may require developers to build such facilities as a condition of obtaining permits

  • Local governments may designate "equestrian zones" in suburban/urban areas containing public riding trails, equestrian-centric neighborhoods, or keystone properties like boarding facilities and therapy stables, and post "wide and slow" signs in these zones

  • Commercial driving school curricula must include guidelines for sharing roads with equestrians: proceed with due care, not exceed 10 mph, and maintain at least 6 feet of distance when passing

  • Individuals riding or leading horses may travel on the right side of the road with traffic direction, codifying equestrian road use rights

  • Counties and municipalities may publish maps of equestrian infrastructure online and organize public education events about equestrian safety, partnering with local horse advocacy groups

Legislative Description

Local Government Duties Equestrian Protections

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Governor Signed

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Housing & Local Government3/19/2025
Committee of the Whole3/13/2025
Local Government & Housing2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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