SB026

Weight for Vehicles with Child Restraint System

Complete·4/20/26

Colorado SB026 modifies the definition of "motor vehicle" to exclude those weighing less than 16,000 pounds from child restraint system requirements.

Colorado SB026 amends the definition of "motor vehicle" in the Colorado Revised Statutes to exclude vehicles weighing less than 16,000 pounds from child restraint system requirements. This change affects the applicability of child restraint system regulations, potentially impacting vehicle manufacturers and owners of certain vehicles. The bill takes effect on August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed and approved by voters in November 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Third Reading Calendar

Apr 1

12:00 AM

House Third Reading Calendar

History

Apr 20

Governor Signed

Apr 8

Sent to the Governor

Apr 7

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate