ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1342 Negligently Luring Bears

Latest: May 27, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

5 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

23 yes · 11 no · 1 other

May 8, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic23––
Republican–111
How each member voted (35)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1342 to the Committee of the Whole.

4 yes · 2 no · 1 other

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic4––
Republican–21
How each member voted (7)

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House: BILL

40 yes · 25 no

Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic383
Republican–22
How each member voted (64)

1 of 65 members on the official record could not be matched to our officials list and are not shown individually. The tally above is the official one.

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1342, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

8 yes · 4 no · 1 other

Apr 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic8–1
Republican–4–
How each member voted (13)

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House: Adopt amendment L.001

? yes · ? no

Apr 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic1
How each member voted (1)

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Where it stands

  1. Mar 27, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

  2. Apr 13, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Apr 22, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Apr 23, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

  5. Apr 30, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  6. May 8, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. May 19, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 19, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  9. May 27, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (15 actions)
  • Mar 27, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
  • Apr 13, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 15, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 21, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Apr 22, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • Apr 30, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • May 5, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • May 6, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • May 7, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 8, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 19, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 19, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 19, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 27, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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Under Colorado law, a person is guilty of a crime for placing food or edible waste in the open to lure a wild bear. The act:Lowers the mental state requirement from intention to knowingly placing the food or edible waste in the open in circumstances where there is a reasonable probability of luring a wild bear;Repeals the requirement that a first offense be given a warning; andRaises the fine for a third or subsequent offense from $2,000 to $5,000.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)