Traffic Safety Near Schools

Added a list of new Senate sponsors (Amabile, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Carson, Catlin, Coleman, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Lindstedt, Liston, Marchman, Mullica, Pelton R., Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman) to the Senate sponsorship section.

Updated the header and revision notes to indicate the bill is 'REREVISED' and includes amendments adopted in the Second House, replacing the previous 'REVISED' status.

Added a new line item indicating the bill was 'Amended 3rd Reading' by the Senate on April 29, 2026.

Adjusted the bill summary note to reflect that the summary applies to the bill as introduced and does not reflect subsequent amendments.

Changed the minimum distance for existing school zones that were previously between 200 and 1000 feet from 200 feet to 1000 feet to a new minimum of 200 feet.

Expanded the public hearing requirement to apply to any reduction of a school zone size, regardless of the current distance from the school property.

Added a new mandate requiring counties, cities, and municipalities to compile a list of schools for which they must determine school zones.

Deleted language permitting local governments to pass ordinances allowing the use of automated vehicle identification systems to detect traffic violations.

Added new co-sponsors to the House bill and updated the summary date to April 2, 2026.

Clarified that 'school zones' include all roadways within 1,000 feet of a school property, except state highways unless specifically designated by the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Added a requirement that local governments must hold a public hearing before reducing the size of a school zone.

Authorized counties, cities, and municipalities to reduce school zone sizes to less than 1,000 feet (but no less than 200 feet) and to increase zone sizes beyond 1,000 feet.

Permitted local governments to raise revenue through bonding to finance increased school zone signage.