HB 1053: Motor Vehicle Regulation Administration - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 6 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MODERATE

This bill updates Colorado vehicle registration laws to allow number plates to be transferred between vehicles in specific cases, such as for fleet operators or when multiple owners are listed on the title. It also establishes a new requirement for the Department of Revenue to create a comprehensive contingency plan for vehicle licensing operations, repeals an outdated rule about backup systems, and clarifies rules for personalized plates and fire fighter plates.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of plate transfer rules to include fleet vehicles and situations with multiple owners, while removing the blanket ban on transferring plates for most Class C vehicles.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the rule that number plates expire upon transfer; now allows transfers for fleet operators and vehicles with multiple owners listed on the title.

Modified the rules for retaining personalized license plate numbers after a vehicle is no longer registered.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement for the Department of Revenue to develop and maintain a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure continuity of vehicle licensing services.

Removed the previous requirement for the department to implement a specific backup and recovery system for vehicle licensing.

TIMELINE

Set a deadline of December 31, 2027, for the department to implement the new contingency plan.

DEFINITION

Clarified that personalized plates and fire fighter plates are exempt from the general plate transfer rules.

Revised → Rerevised · 4 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was re-revised to include amendments adopted in the Senate, updating the list of Senate sponsors to reflect new co-sponsors. Additionally, specific text regarding exemptions for transferring personalized or valuable license plates was removed from the bill text.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding license plate transfers was narrowed by removing exemptions for personalized and valuable plates, while the legislative sponsorship scope was expanded to include additional Senate members.

TIMELINE

Added a header indicating the bill is 'REREVISED' and includes amendments adopted in the Second House.

Added a stamp indicating '3rd Reading Unamended' dated April 27, 2026, in the Senate.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated the list of Senate sponsors to include Bright, Carson, Coleman, and Kipp.

Removed exemptions that prevented the transfer of personalized, distinctive, group special, alumni, or valuable reserved license plates.

Reengrossed → Revised · 4 edits · Apr 24, 2026

MODERATE

The bill's title page was updated to reflect that it is a 'Revised' version rather than a 'Reengrossed' version, indicating it has passed the second reading in the second house. A new amendment date of April 24, 2026, was added to the header, and the bill was assigned a new number (LLS NO. 26-0527.01). The committee assignments for the House and Senate were slightly reordered but remain the same. These changes are primarily administrative and procedural, updating the bill's status and metadata rather than altering the substantive policy regarding vehicle ownership duties.

TECHNICAL

The bill status changed from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' to reflect its progress through the legislative process.

An amendment date of April 24, 2026, was inserted into the document header.

The bill number was updated to LLS NO. 26-0527.01.

The order of House and Senate committee listings was adjusted, though the committees themselves did not change.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 4 edits · Mar 16, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reengrossed to include additional co-sponsors and updated the summary to reflect that it has passed the third reading unamended. The substantive text regarding electronic vehicle registration systems and API development deadlines was removed from this version, suggesting the bill's content may have been moved to a different section or the current version is a placeholder pending further legislative action.

Scope change

The bill's scope appears to be suspended or relocated in this version, as the specific statutory additions regarding electronic vehicle registration and API deadlines were removed.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for the Department to develop an interface system and provide API access by January 1, 2027.

Removed the provision allowing fleet operators to transfer number plates between vehicles upon title transfer.

TECHNICAL

Added co-sponsors Caldwell, Clifford, Duran, Garcia Sander, Keltie, Lindsay, McCluskie, Nguyen, Rutinel, and Weinberg, T. Winter.

Updated the bill summary to indicate the bill passed third reading unamended and will include amendments in the reengrossed version.

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Mar 13, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reengrossed to include all amendments adopted during the second reading, adding Senate sponsors and updating the bill title to explicitly authorize a new appropriation. The core policy regarding vehicle plate transfers remains unchanged, but the legislative metadata and summary now reflect the bill's expanded scope to include funding for a new electronic interface system.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include an appropriation for developing an electronic interface system, and the title was updated to reflect this new purpose.

ELIGIBILITY

Senate sponsors (Pelton B. and Wallace) were added to the bill, indicating it has passed both the House and Senate.

SCOPE

The bill title was updated to include 'and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation' to reflect the new funding requirement.

REQUIREMENT

The bill summary now notes that the text includes amendments adopted on the second reading, specifically adding a requirement for the Department of Revenue to develop an API for the electronic vehicle registration system.

TIMELINE

Amended text indicates a deadline of January 1, 2027, for the department to develop an interface system allowing authorized agents to use an application programming interface.

FISCAL

The inclusion of 'making an appropriation' implies new funding is allocated to support the development of the electronic interface system.

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