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HB 26-1053

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Motor Vehicle Regulation Administration

Plain-English Summary

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HB 26-1053, also known as the Motor Vehicle Regulation Administration bill, changes Colorado's vehicle registration process. It allows car owners to transfer their license plates to a new vehicle instead of getting new ones when they sell or buy a different car. The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to create an electronic system for vehicle registrations and develop a plan to handle any disruptions in licensing operations. Additionally, it mandates that authorized agents keep 3.33% of fees collected from the Keep Colorado Wild Pass program. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now official and will be implemented by the Department of Revenue.

Official Summary

Effective January 1, 2028, the act repeals a requirement that requires motor-vehicle license plates to be retired and reissued in certain circumstances and authorizes the owner to transfer the plates to a new motor vehicle.     The act requires the department of revenue (department) to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure continuity of operations and the protection of critical services in the event of a disruption in vehicle licensing operations. Standards are set for the contingency plan. The governor's office of information technology must provide the appropriate network and equipment support to the department.     To implement this act, $18,170 is appropriated to the department from the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account in the highway users tax fund.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2026-06-03
Latest action
2026-01-14
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance
OpenStates
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Sponsors

Topics

Local GovernmentState GovernmentTransportation & Motor Vehicles

Related Legislation

This bill affects (19)

amends
HB 21-1218(2021A)· signed
Professional Fire Fighters License Plate Standards
amends
HB 24-1319(2024A)· signed
Fire Fighters License Plate Expiration on Transfer
relates
SB 22-162(2022A)· signed
Administration Organization Act Modernization
relates
SB 18-255(2018A)· signed
Electronic Documents And Signatures Vehicle Titles
relates
HB 24-1089(2024A)· signed
Vehicle Electronic Notifications
relates
HB 18-1299(2018A)· signed
Electronic Filing Title Registration Motor Vehicle
relates
SB 21-257(2021A)· signed
Special Mobile Machinery Registration Exemption
relates
SB 22-013(2022A)· signed
Boards And Commissions
repeals
HB 24-1360(2024A)· signed
Colorado Disability Opportunity Office
repeals
SB 21-069(2021A)· signed
License Plate Expiration On Change Of Ownership
repeals
SB 18-030(2018A)· signed
Relocate Auto Industry Division To Title 44
repeals
HB 23-1022(2023A)· signed
Registration Of Vehicles In Rental Fleets
repeals
SB 22-217(2022A)· signed
Programs That Benefit Persons With Disabilities
repeals
SB 17-240(2017A)· signed
Sunset Motor Vehicle Dealers Sales
repeals
HB 25-1112(2025A)· signed
Local Authorities Enforce Vehicle Registration
repeals
HB 26-1382(2026A)· signed
Support of Coloradans with Disabilities
repeals
HB 19-1138(2019A)· signed
Vehicle Transfer Registration Fee Credit
repeals
HB 22-1388(2022A)· signed
Vehicle Registration And Certificate Of Title
repeals
HB 24-1319(2024A)· signed
Fire Fighters License Plate Expiration on Transfer

Affected by (0)

None found.

Votes

REPASS
2026-05-04 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
CONCUR
2026-05-04 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1053 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-04-24 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1053, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-04-07 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A)
2026-04-07 · Senate · passYes: · No: · Other:
BILL
2026-03-16 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Adopt amendment J.001
2026-03-13 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1053, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-03-13 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Adopt amendment L.001
2026-02-09 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1053, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-02-09 · House · passYes: · No: · Other: