CO HB1053

Allows vehicle owners to transfer license plates from one motor vehicle to another if at least one person is listed as owner on both titles, repealing the current requirement that plates expire and be retired when a vehicle's ownership is transferred

Requires the Department of Revenue to develop an application programming interface (API) for the electronic vehicle registration and titling system by January 1, 2027, which authorized agents may use or substitute with their own compatible interface

Mandates the Department of Revenue to implement a comprehensive contingency plan by December 31, 2027 to ensure continuity of vehicle licensing operations during disruptions, with required annual testing and stakeholder consultation including county clerks and the Governor's Office of Information Technology

Authorizes authorized agents to retain 3.33% of Keep Colorado Wild pass fees collected during vehicle registration, with remaining fees credited to parks and wildlife funds

Most provisions take effect 90 days after legislative adjournment, while license plate transfer and fee retention changes take effect January 1, 2028