ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-026 Weight for Vehicles with Child Restraint System

Latest: Apr 20, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

64 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Apr 2, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democrat1–
Democratic401
Republican22–
How each member voted (64)

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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-026 to the Committee of the Whole.

13 yes · 0 no

Mar 25, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic9
Republican4
How each member voted (13)

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Senate: BILL

35 yes · 0 no

Mar 3, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic23
Republican12
How each member voted (35)

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-026 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

8 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic51
Republican3–
How each member voted (9)

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Where it stands

  1. Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

  2. Mar 3, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  3. Mar 3, 2026 · House

    Introduced

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

  4. Mar 25, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  5. Apr 2, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. Apr 7, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  7. Apr 7, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  8. Apr 20, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (14 actions)
  • Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
  • Feb 25, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 2, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 3, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
  • Mar 25, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 30, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Mar 31, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 1, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 2, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 7, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Apr 7, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Apr 8, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Apr 20, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The act increases the gross vehicle weight rating limit from less than 10,000 pounds to less than 16,000 pounds for a passenger vehicle for which the use of a child restraint system is required.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)