CO HB1200

Removes the requirement for U.S. armed forces members serving outside the country to sign an affidavit stating their vehicle will not be driven in order to qualify for the $1 specific ownership tax rate and registration fee exemptions

Maintains existing requirement that service members must show military orders or other acceptable evidence of serving outside the United States to qualify for vehicle tax and fee benefits

Eliminates the affidavit requirement for exemption from late fees when a service member's vehicle registration expires while they are serving outside the state

Operating a vehicle while it is exempt from registration fees remains a class B traffic infraction

Takes effect August 12, 2026 (assuming May 13, 2026 adjournment) and applies to taxes and fees due on or after that date