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ColoradoHB26-12692026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Transit Access

Sponsored By: Adrienne Benavidez, Janice Marchman (Democratic), Junie Joseph (Democratic), Naquetta Ricks (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Restroom alternatives for long-route transit riders

Beginning January 1, 2028, covered Colorado transit agencies must offer another restroom opportunity when an onboard restroom is out of service. This applies to fixed routes with an average scheduled travel time of at least 3 hours from end to end. Covered agencies are Colorado transit operators with at least 1 million unlinked passenger trips in the latest National Transit Database year.

Clearer maps and fares for transit riders

Beginning June 30, 2027, covered Colorado transit agencies must display current fixed-route maps at rail stations, bus stations, and bus rapid transit stops. They must post fares, discount eligibility rules, and application steps online. Fare information must also appear in vehicles, at rail and bus stations, and at transit stops with covered shelters. These displays can use summaries with links or QR codes to full details. Existing fixed signs, displays, and maps need updating only during scheduled replacement. Covered agencies are transit operators with at least 1 million unlinked passenger trips in the latest National Transit Database year. Funding-only agencies and the state transportation department are excluded.

More translated information for transit riders

Beginning June 30, 2027, covered Colorado transit agencies must translate key public information, including fares, maps, schedules, and rider rights. A language qualifies when at least 5% of a served county's population speaks it at home and speaks English less than very well. Agencies use the latest American Community Survey or comparable census data. Links or QR codes generally satisfy the rule, but translations must be accurate and culturally appropriate. At the 20% threshold under the same measure, translations must use a format substantially similar to English. An existing qualifying language-access plan can satisfy these requirements. Coverage applies to Colorado transit operators with at least 1 million unlinked passenger trips in the latest National Transit Database year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Adrienne Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 79

House vote • 5/12/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 46 • No: 18

House vote • 5/12/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 42 • No: 22

Senate vote • 5/8/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 23 • No: 11

Senate vote • 5/4/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1269, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 2

House vote • 3/25/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 43 • No: 22

House vote • 3/18/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1269, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/27/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/21/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/21/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/21/2026House

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    5/12/2026House

  6. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

    5/9/2026House

  7. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/8/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    5/7/2026Senate

  9. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    5/6/2026Senate

  10. Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/4/2026Senate

  11. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

    3/30/2026Senate

  12. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/25/2026House

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

    3/24/2026House

  14. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/23/2026House

  15. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/18/2026House

  16. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

    2/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Preamend

    PDF

  • House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Preamend (2)

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Transportation & Energy Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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