HB 23-1102

House Bill 23-1102, which has been signed into law in Colorado, allocates $1.5 million annually from the state highway fund to support local government efforts in preventing alcohol and drug-impaired driving through high-visibility enforcement. The bill also mandates that local law enforcement agencies follow strict policies on racial profiling, use of force, and fair vehicle stops, ensuring these measures are implemented fairly across different communities. This new law aims to enhance road safety by reducing impaired driving incidents and promoting equitable policing practices. It took effect on June 5, 2023, after being approved by the governor.

Official Summary

The act requires the transportation commission to annually allocate $1.5 million from the state highway fund to the department of transportation for allocation to the office of transportation safety (office), which will then distribute the money to local governments that implement high-visibility alcohol and drug impaired driving prevention enforcement episodes. The act also requires local law enforcement agencies to follow written policies and procedures about racial profiling and use of force, complete in-service training annually, implement a recognizable pattern by which vehicles are stopped to prevent a bias-motivated stop, and locate checkpoints in areas where drunk or impaired driving crashes are likely to occur. No money may be allocated to a law enforcement agency subject to a judicially-ordered consent decree. In collaboration with the department of public safety, the office will publish an annual report. A law enforcement agency not complying with the requirements of the act may lose funding or be required to pay back funding already received. The attorney general may bring a civil action to enforce the act. APPROVED by Governor June 5, 2023 EFFECTIVE June 5, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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