Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1323: Wildfire Resiliency Prohibiting Taking of Beavers
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1323 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Wildfire Resiliency Prohibiting Taking of Beavers. Primary sponsor: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Mandy Lindsay (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill prohibits the taking of beavers on public land for a recreational purpose or commerce in beaver fur, parts, or products. The parks and wildlife commission may adopt rules to implement the prohibition and, if the commission adopts rules, the rules must ensure that the role of beavers in the wildfire resiliency of public land is protected. A violation of the prohibition carries certain penalties.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Kipp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources