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CO HB1041

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Boesenecker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the requirement for paper certificates of title for vehicle sales and transfers, allowing electronic certificates of title in all circumstances
  • Eliminates the previous mandate for paper titles when either party is located outside Colorado or when the purchaser pays entirely with cash
  • Lienholders retain the option to request either paper or electronic versions of certificates of title
  • Ownership transfer reports must be filed within five business days and include an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury
  • Takes effect August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it would go to voters in November 2026

Legislative Description

Electronic Vehicle Records

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation & Energy2/11/2026
Committee of the Whole2/3/2026
Transportation, Housing & Local Government1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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