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ColoradoSB25-0692025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Tire Chain Traction Control Device Permit

Sponsored By: Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Marc Catlin (Republican), Meghan Lukens (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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Winter renters get chain-law compliance notices

From September 1 through May 31 each year, rental companies must give renters chain-law information at the time of rental. They must explain Colorado's requirements, drivers' duties, penalties, and whether the rental vehicle complies. Notices must be clear and conspicuous. Companies can deliver them orally, through their electronic platform, or by a sign at the business.

State not liable for chain-service harm

Colorado's transportation department assumes no responsibility for permitted providers' actions, inaction, or skill in providing traction-device services. The department is not liable for damages tied to those providers' acts or omissions. This rule does not say whether another party is liable.

Stricter winter tire rules for drivers

When Colorado restricts state highway travel because of ice or packed snow, four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles face specific tire standards. Tires must have at least 3/16 inch of tread. They must also carry a mountain-snowflake, M&S, M+S, or M/S marking, or be manufacturer-rated all-weather tires. These standards replace the general requirement that tires be adequate for conditions.

Paid chain help at approved roadside sites

Colorado's transportation department must issue permits to qualified providers to install or remove tire chains or alternate traction devices. Drivers pay for these services; the law sets no dollar amount. The department must issue enough permits to meet demand safely and seek multiple providers, avoiding single-provider sites where practical. Work is limited to permit-listed sites; sites inside municipalities need local approval unless at designated chain stations or on interstates. Providers must follow permit conditions, and department rules must require installers to wear reflective clothing and use proper signs and traffic-control devices. The department must adopt permit issuance and revocation rules. It may charge permit fees covering direct and indirect issuance costs, with receipts going to the Highway Users Tax Fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Elizabeth Velasco

    Democratic • House

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 22

House vote • 4/30/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 54 • No: 11

House vote • 4/29/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-069 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 8 • No: 2

House vote • 4/24/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-069 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 10 • No: 3

House vote • 4/22/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-069 to the Committee on Finance.

Yes: 12 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/21/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-069 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-069, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/15/2025House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/12/2025Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/12/2025House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/12/2025House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/30/2025House

  6. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/29/2025House

  7. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/29/2025House

  8. House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    4/24/2025House

  9. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to Finance

    4/22/2025House

  10. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/21/2025Senate

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

    4/21/2025House

  12. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    4/17/2025Senate

  13. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/15/2025Senate

  14. Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations

    2/12/2025Senate

  15. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

    1/22/2025Senate

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