HB 24-1341

House Bill 24-1341, also known as the State Vehicle Idling Standard, changes Colorado’s rules about how long vehicles can idle. Previously, state law set a uniform limit of no more than 5 minutes of idling within any hour, and local governments couldn’t make stricter rules. Now, local governments are allowed to create their own idling regulations that match or exceed the state standard, but not be less strict. The bill also adds specific exemptions for critical services like utilities when performing necessary duties. This new law will take effect on August 7, 2024, after being signed by the governor.

Official Summary

Current law imposes a uniform state idling standard on an owner or operator of a covered vehicle that prohibits the vehicle from idling for more than 5 minutes within any 60-minute period, except in certain situations. Current law also prohibits a local government from enacting a resolution or ordinance concerning the idling of a covered vehicle that is more stringent than the state idling standard. The act authorizes a local government to enact a resolution or ordinance concerning the idling of a covered vehicle that is at least as stringent as, but not less stringent than, the state idling standard and requires any local government with an idling standard to include certain exemptions. The act also exempts a critical service or utility provider when performing the functions of the provider's duties from the idling standard and declares that the idling standard is a matter of mixed local and statewide concern. APPROVED by Governor April 29, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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