HB 24-1319

House Bill 24-1319 changes the rules for Colorado's special fire fighter license plates. Currently, these plates don't expire if someone sells or transfers their car that has this plate. The new law says that when a vehicle with a fire fighter license plate is transferred to another owner, the special plate expires and the original owner must reapply for it by paying fees and meeting application requirements. This change will take effect on August 7, 2024, after being signed into law by the governor.

Official Summary

The Colorado professional fire fighters license plate is a distinctive special license plate. Under current law, distinctive special license plates do not expire when an owner of a motor vehicle who has been issued a distinctive special license plate transfers or assigns the owner's title or interest in the motor vehicle. The act provides that the Colorado professional fire fighters license plate expires upon the transfer or assignment of the motor vehicle. A person whose Colorado professional fire fighters license plate expires as a result of the transfer or assignment of the motor vehicle may apply again for the license plate by paying the required fees and fulfilling the application requirements. APPROVED by Governor May 22, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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