HB 26-1323
failedWildfire Resiliency Prohibiting Taking of Beavers
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHB 26-1323, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, aims to protect beavers on public land by banning the recreational trapping and commercial sale of beaver products like fur. This protection is intended to help beavers play their natural role in preventing wildfires by managing waterways and vegetation. The new law affects anyone who might trap or trade beaver-related items and ensures that penalties will be enforced for violations.
Official Summary
The bill prohibits the taking of beavers on public land for a recreational purpose or commerce in beaver fur, parts, or products. The parks and wildlife commission may adopt rules to implement the prohibition and, if the commission adopts rules, the rules must ensure that the role of beavers in the wildfire resiliency of public land is protected. A violation of the prohibition carries certain penalties.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2026-03-23
- Latest action
- 2026-03-05
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
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Sponsors
- Mandy Lindsay (sponsor) · Democratic
- Elizabeth Velasco (sponsor) · Democratic
- Lisa Cutter (sponsor) · Democratic
- Cathy Kipp (sponsor) · Democratic
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