SB 24-019

Senate Bill 24-019 in Colorado updates the rules for individuals with remuneration-exempt identifying placards, allowing them to park for free at various types of parking devices and lots. The bill increases the limit on these placards from one to two per person and clarifies that having these placards doesn’t affect the number of disability plates or placards someone can get. This new law will take effect on November 1, 2024, after being signed by the governor.

Official Summary

Current law exempts an individual with a remuneration-exempt identifying placard from paying at a parking device. The act defines "parking device" as a single- or multi-space meter, kiosk, pay station, pay-by-space, pay-by-plate, pay-by-card, or other payment system or methodology for the parking of vehicles. The act also: Clarifies that a remuneration-exempt parking placard does not count toward the limits on the number of disability identifying placards and license plates the department of revenue (department) may issue to an individual; Increases the number of remuneration-exempt placards that the department may issue to an individual from one placard to 2 placards; and Specifies that an individual with a placard is exempt from paying at a parking device within a parking lot. APPROVED by Governor May 17, 2024 EFFECTIVE November 1, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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