HB 22-1162

House Bill 22-1162 allows Colorado drivers to use digital license plates instead of traditional metal ones, provided the registration number and expiration date are clearly visible from a distance. The Department of Revenue will work with the state patrol to create rules for these digital plates, which could include features like messaging capabilities. This bill is currently signed into law but will be reviewed in 2027 to decide whether it should continue or be repealed.

Official Summary

The act authorizes digital license plates to be used in lieu of metal license plates if the registration number and expiration date are visible from 100 feet away in sunlight. The plates need not display more than one color. The department of revenue (department) may permit messaging and other digital functionality on digital plates. The department will consult with the state patrol to adopt rules governing the use, requirements, approval process, proposals, relocation, and reporting of the plates. The department will review the implementation of the plates one year after promulgating the rules and submit a report to the transportation legislation review committee. The act is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2027, but before the repeal, it will undergo a sunset review, which may suggest changes or that the act be repeal or continued. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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