ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1239 County Enforcement Authority

Latest: May 29, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

House: REPASS

54 yes · 10 no · 1 other

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
Republican1210–
How each member voted (64)

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House: CONCUR

62 yes · 2 no · 1 other

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic3911
Republican211–
How each member voted (64)

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14 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

29 yes · 3 no · 3 other

Apr 8, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic21–2
Republican831
How each member voted (35)

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.019

? yes · ? no

Apr 2, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Republican2
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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1239, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

5 yes · 0 no · 2 other

Apr 2, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic4–
Republican12
How each member voted (7)

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House: BILL

53 yes · 10 no · 2 other

Mar 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
Republican1291
How each member voted (64)

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House: Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment I)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment K)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment G)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1239, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 3 no · 1 other

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic8–1
Republican13–
How each member voted (13)

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House: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment H)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment J)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment F)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D)

? yes · ? no

Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass

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

Where it stands

  1. Feb 18, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

  2. Mar 10, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Mar 13, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Mar 18, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

  5. Apr 8, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 20, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 20, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 29, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (14 actions)
  • Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
  • Mar 10, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Mar 13, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 18, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
  • Apr 2, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 7, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • Apr 8, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 9, 2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
  • Apr 21, 2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • May 20, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 20, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 20, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 29, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act updates county enforcement authority in connection with:Providing for and compelling the removal of rubbish, including trash, junk, and garbage, from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal of weeds and brush from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal or securing of any building or structure in the county, with specified exceptions, that, due to its condition, presents a substantial danger or hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; andThe unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of any building or structure in the county or the use of any land in the county in violation of a zoning resolution or ordinance adopted by the board of county commissioners.     For the removal actions described above, the act requires county ordinances to include provisions for applying for and exercising an administrative entry and seizure warrant. The act also allows counties to assess the reasonable costs of removal, including a 10% fee for inspection and incidental costs, as a lien against the property.     The act modifies the civil penalties that a court may impose and the factors that a court must consider in determining the appropriate civil penalty when a property owner violates a county ordinance or building code regarding the removal of rubbish or weeds and brush from property within the county, the removal or securing of a building or structure in the county, or the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of a building or structure in the county.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)