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ColoradoHB26-12532026 Regular SessionHouse

Disconnection from Statutory Municipality

Sponsored By: Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Marc Snyder (Democratic), Scott Slaugh (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Tighter rules for landowners leaving municipalities

For requests started on or after August 12, 2026, covered landowners must use the local ordinance process—not court—to remove land from municipal boundaries. This covers city land and agricultural or farm land in towns within approved urban renewal areas or special districts serving, or expected to serve, the land under a service plan or agreement between governments. Owners using the ordinance process must notify the county, any affected special district, and any affected urban renewal authority, and provide application copies. The authority has 30 days after receiving notice to request a meeting with the owner and municipality about possible harm, including disruption of its renewal plan. Without a meeting request, the authority is treated as acknowledging that removal will not harm it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Scott Slaugh

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 95 • No: 15

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 31 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/26/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1253 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 5 • No: 1

House vote • 3/17/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 48 • No: 11

House vote • 3/12/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1253 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/4/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/23/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/22/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/22/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/1/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/01/2026 - No Amendments

    3/31/2026Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/26/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

    3/20/2026Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/17/2026House

  11. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/16/2026House

  12. House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/12/2026House

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

    2/18/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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