ColoradoIntroduced2026 Regular Session

SB26-024 State & Local Unmanned Aircraft Regulation

Latest: Jan 14, 2026 · Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Postpone Indefinitely

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What it means

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How they voted

14 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: Postpone Senate Bill 26-024 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

5 yes · 2 no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No
Democratic	4	–
Republican	1	2

How each member voted (7)

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.001

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.013

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.014

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.012

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.016

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.015

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.008

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.006

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-024, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

2 yes · 5 no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: fail

Party	Yes	No
Democratic	–	4
Republican	2	1

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.007

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.009

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.011

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.005

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

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Where it stands

Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

Full official history (2 actions)

Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
Feb 25, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Local Government & Housing Postpone Indefinitely

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Official summary

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The bill creates the "Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rights and Authorities Act". The bill does the following:Authorizes an individual to operate an unmanned aircraft system (drone system) for recreational purposes in this state;Authorizes a person to operate a drone system for commercial purposes within this state if the business is lawful and the operation is in compliance with state and federal law;Prohibits the state or a political subdivision of the state (local government) from requiring the registration of an unmanned aircraft or a drone system beyond what may be required by state and federal law;Clarifies that the operation of a drone system in compliance with federal law does not, standing alone, give rise to legal liability;Establishes and limits the regulatory authority of the state; andEstablishes and limits the regulatory authority of a local government.In connection with establishing and limiting the regulatory authority of the state, the bill authorizes the state to regulate the use of drone systems owned by or used by the state or launching from or landing on state property. Exceptions to the state's regulatory authority are made for emergencies, maintenance, technical malfunctions, and law enforcement.In connection with establishing and limiting the regulatory authority of local governments, the bill prohibits a local government from regulating ownership, operation, design, manufacture, testing, maintenance, licensing, registration, certification, or equipment requirements or qualifications, training, or certification of a pilot, operator, or observer. A local government may regulate the use of drone systems owned by or used by the local government or launching from or landing on local government property. A local government's resolution or ordinance that is general in nature, such as a nuisance regulation, applies to a drone system.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)