Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1079: Drive Motorcycle Written Permission
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1079 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Drive Motorcycle Written Permission. Primary sponsor: Scott Bright (Republican), Brandi Bradley (Republican), Andy Boesenecker (Democratic). It lists 71 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act requires a minor who is under 18 years old to have written permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle. The act does not apply to emancipated minors.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 50 · Republican 23
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Bright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Brandi Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Andy Boesenecker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Carlos Barron | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Scott Bottoms | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mary Bradfield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Max Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Sean Camacho | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Michael Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Cutter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ken DeGraaf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Regina English | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Tony Exum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lisa Feret | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Ava Flanell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Meg Froelich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lorena García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Tony Hartsook | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jamie Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Dusty Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Junie Joseph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Rebecca Keltie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Kolker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Stephanie Luck | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Meghan Lukens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Javier Mabrey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bob Marshall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Matt Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Tisha Mauro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Karen McCormick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Amy Paschal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jacque Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Chris Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Dylan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gretchen Rydin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Lori Garcia Sander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Emily Sirota | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Scott Slaugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Lesley Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Matt Soper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Rebekah Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Tammy Story | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Larry Suckla | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Rick Taggart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Alex Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Ron Weinberg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jenny Willford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Ty Winter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Steven Woodrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Dan Woog | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Yara Zokaie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/02/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
- House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
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