HB 1269: Transit Access

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires certain transit agencies that have at least one million unlinked passenger trips in the most recent year, and that are not the Colorado department of transportation or a regional transportation authority that provides funding for but does not directly provide transit services (covered transit agencies), to take specific actions to increase transit access.     On and after June 30, 2027, a covered transit agency shall ensure that clear, up-to-date transit system maps are displayed at all rail stations, bus stations, and bus rapid transit stops and that information on fare rates and structures and eligibility requirements and application instructions for fare discount programs is available online and displayed in all transit vehicles and at all rail stations, bus stations, and transit stops with a covered shelter. A covered transit agency may meet these requirements by displaying summary information and a link or quick response (QR) code to a website with detailed information. A covered transit agency is not required to replace its fixed signage, displays, or maps solely to comply with these new requirements and, instead, is only required to update the required information upon the regularly scheduled replacement of any signage, displays, or maps.     On and after June 30, 2027, a covered transit agency shall ensure that all publicly available information that it disseminates related to accessing its transit services, including fare structures, transit maps, service schedules, and the rights and responsibilities of transit riders, is translated into languages that are widely spoken in any county in which the covered transit agency operates or that are required by a covered transit agency's existing language access plan. A covered transit agency may use an existing language access plan to satisfy these language access requirements.     Covered transit agencies are required to annually report their progress on the action areas required by the act, and other required information, to the governor and a joint meeting of the transportation committees of the general assembly beginning on or before January 31, 2028, and on or before each January 31 thereafter. Covered transit agencies must post this annual report on a publicly accessible website. Covered transit agencies are only required to report information that they already collect and may satisfy any of the information required to be reported by referencing or including a link to a publicly accessible official report that includes the required information.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 27, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 21, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 21, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 21, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 12, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 9, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. May 8, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. May 7, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. May 6, 2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
10. May 4, 2026Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
11. March 30, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
12. March 25, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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