Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 62: Rodenticide Use Restrictions
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 62 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Rodenticide Use Restrictions. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 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 a person from selling, distributing, applying, or using certain types of rodenticide and rodent glue traps in the state except as authorized for restricted and limited use in a public health emergency and in accordance with certain use requirements and time periods. A person conducting professional rodent control services in the state is required to prioritize integrated pest management strategies, which involve implementing a combination of nonchemical rodent control measures. designates second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which are pesticides containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone as an active ingredient, as restricted-use pesticides and authorizes the commissioner of agriculture to restrict their distribution and use.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Cathy Kipp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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
- House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
- House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Lay Over Amended
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources