# Colorado HB26-1079: Drive Motorcycle Written Permission

Colorado HB26-1079, Drive Motorcycle Written Permission, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic), Brandi Bradley (Republican), Scott Bright (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-05-26 (Governor Signed) (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: Colorado HB26-1079
- State: Colorado
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Drive Motorcycle Written Permission
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-02
- Last action: 2026-05-26, Governor Signed
- Sponsors: Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic), Brandi Bradley (Republican), Scott Bright (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 71
- Subjects: Children & Domestic Matters, Transportation & Motor Vehicles
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 6 (245 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Young motorcycle learners need written parental permission: cost, low. Colorado cannot issue motorcycle instruction permits to applicants under 18 without written permission from a parent or legal guardian. Emancipated minors are exempt, and the rule does not cover other vehicle types. The consent subsection names April 1, 2026, but application coverage depends on the…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Brandi Bradley (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Scott Bright (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Ava Flanell (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Anthony Hartsook (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Paschal (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Alex Valdez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bob Marshall (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brianna Titone (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carlos Barron (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Chad Clifford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cecelia Espenoza (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Chris Richardson (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dusty Johnson (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dan Woog (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Emily Sirota (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gretchen Rydin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jamie Jackson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Junie Joseph (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Javier Mabrey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie McCluskie (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jacque Phillips (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jenny Willford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kyle Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ken DeGraaf (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Karen McCormick (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kenny Nguyen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katie Stewart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lisa Feret (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lori Garcia Sander (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Lorena Garcia (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsay Gilchrist (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lori Goldstein (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lesley Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Larry Don Suckla (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Bradfield (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Max Brooks (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Michael Carter (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monica Duran (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Meg Froelich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mandy Lindsay (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Meghan Lukens (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matthew Martinez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Manny Rutinel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matt Soper (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Regina English (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ryan Gonzalez (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Rebecca Keltie (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Rebekah Stewart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rick Taggart (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ron Weinberg (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Scott Bottoms (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Sean Camacho (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sheila Lieder (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Stephanie Luck (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Scott Slaugh (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Steven Woodrow (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tisha Mauro (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tammy Story (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ty Winter (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Yara Zokaie (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Chris Kolker (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Iman Jodeh (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: James Coleman (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Janice Marchman (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Tony Exum (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-07 | Senate | Third reading: Bill | pass | 34 | 0 |   |
| 2026-04-01 | Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1079 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | 7 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-13 | House | Third reading: Bill | pass | 64 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-13 | House | Third reading: Amd (l.004) | pass | 64 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-13 | House | Third reading: Perm | pass | 63 | 1 |   |
| 2026-02-24 | House | Refer House Bill 26-1079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | 13 | 0 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-05-26: Governor Signed (House)
- 2026-05-19: Signed by the Speaker of the House (House)
- 2026-05-19: Signed by the President of the Senate (Senate)
- 2026-05-19: Sent to the Governor (House)
- 2026-04-07: Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-04-06: Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-04-06: Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/02/2026 - No Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-04-01: Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor (House)
- 2026-03-12: House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee (House)
- 2026-02-27: House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments (House)
- 2026-02-24: House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole (House)
- 2026-02-02: Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government (House)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113209/download)
- Final Act: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115353/download)
- House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Preamend: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112629/download)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111138/download)
- Reengrossed: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113272/download)
- Rerevised: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114220/download)
- Revised: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114154/download)
- Signed Act: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/116708/download)

## Related bills

- HB26-1298: Background Checks for Child Welfare Placements (signed)
- HB26-1250: Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture (signed)
- HB26-1414: Medical Record Requests (signed)
- HB26-1430: Transportation Funding Adjustments (signed)
- SB26-155: Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise (signed)
- HB26-1429: County Administration Public Assistance Programs (signed)

## Sources
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113209/download)
- [Final Act (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115353/download)
- [House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Preamend (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112629/download)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111138/download)
- [Reengrossed (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113272/download)
- [Rerevised (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114220/download)
- [Revised (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114154/download)
- [Signed Act (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/116708/download)

## Related
- [HB26-1298: Background Checks for Child Welfare Placements](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB26-1298-2026A)
- [HB26-1250: Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB26-1250-2026A)
- [HB26-1414: Medical Record Requests](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB26-1414-2026A)
- [HB26-1430: Transportation Funding Adjustments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB26-1430-2026A)
- [SB26-155: Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-SB26-155-2026A)
- [HB26-1429: County Administration Public Assistance Programs](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB26-1429-2026A)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB26-1079-2026A (as of 2026-10-16).