SB 26: Weight for Vehicles with Child Restraint System - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 2 edits · Apr 6, 2026

MINOR

This bill amends the definition of 'motor vehicle' in Colorado law to increase the gross vehicle weight rating limit from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. This change expands the requirement for child restraint systems to cover heavier passenger vehicles, such as larger SUVs and trucks, that were previously exempt. The bill also includes standard procedural text regarding the effective date and referendum petition requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include heavier passenger vehicles (up to 16,000 pounds) that were previously excluded from child restraint system requirements.

DEFINITION

Increased the gross vehicle weight rating threshold for 'motor vehicles' from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds, thereby extending child safety laws to larger vehicles.

TECHNICAL

Added standard final act formatting, including signatures from legislative officers and the Governor, and updated session headers.

Revised → Rerevised · 3 edits · Apr 2, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated to reflect a new 'Rerevised' status, indicating that all amendments adopted in the Second House have been incorporated. Additionally, the House sponsorship list was expanded to include eight new co-sponsors, and a specific House committee action date of April 2, 2026, was added to the header.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised' to indicate that the text now includes all amendments adopted in the Second House.

A specific date (April 2, 2026) and reading status (3rd Reading Unamended) were added to the House header section.

Eight new names were added to the House sponsorship list, expanding the group of legislators supporting the bill.

Reengrossed → Revised · 3 edits · Mar 31, 2026

MINOR

The bill header was updated to reflect its current status as 'Revised' rather than 'Reengrossed,' indicating it has passed its second reading in the second house. A new stamp was added to the title page noting the bill is unamended as of March 31, 2026, and the House committee assignment was expanded to include Housing & Local Government.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope regarding vehicle weight limits and child restraint requirements remains unchanged; the changes are administrative updates to the bill's status and committee assignments.

TECHNICAL

The bill status label was changed from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' to accurately reflect its legislative stage.

A new stamp was added stating the bill is unamended as of March 31, 2026.

The House committee assignment was updated to include 'Housing & Local Government' alongside Transportation & Energy.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Mar 3, 2026

MINOR

The bill status has advanced from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed', indicating that amendments were adopted in the House of Introduction. The sponsor list was expanded to include six new legislators, and the bill summary was updated to reflect that this version is unamended as of March 3, 2026, with a note that a new summary will be provided if the bill passes the House.

TECHNICAL

Added six new names to the list of Senate sponsors: Bright, Coleman, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, Jodeh, Kirkmeyer, Liston, Pelton B., Roberts, and Snyder.

Changed the bill version title from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' and updated the amendment adoption description.

Inserted a notice stating the summary applies to the bill as introduced and will be updated if it passes the House of Introduction.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 2, 2026

MINOR

The bill text has been updated from an 'Introduced' version to an 'Engrossed' version, indicating it has passed initial readings and includes amendments. The substantive policy content regarding the weight limit for child restraint laws remains unchanged at 16,000 pounds. The primary changes are administrative, including adding a second Senate sponsor and updating the bill summary to reflect the current legislative status.

Scope change

No change in the bill's scope or applicability; the weight threshold for the law remains 16,000 pounds.

TECHNICAL

Status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' to reflect that the bill has passed second reading in the House and includes all amendments.

Added a second Senate sponsor, Mullica, to the list of sponsors.

The bill summary was updated to include a note about amendments adopted on second reading, though the core policy text regarding the weight limit remains identical.

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