Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 98: State & Local Noise Abatement Authority
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 98 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State & Local Noise Abatement Authority. Primary sponsor: Mandy Lindsay (Democratic), Max Brooks (Republican), Larry Liston (Republican), Matt Ball (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Under current law, there are statewide standards for noise level limits for various time periods and areas, and noise in excess of those limits is a public nuisance. The statewide noise level limits do not apply to the use of property for certain purposes. The bill states that the statewide noise level limits also do not apply to the following:The use of property owned or controlled by the state or a political subdivision of the state;The use of property pursuant to a permit or license that addresses sound emitted and that is issued by a local government; andThe use of property owned or controlled by a nonprofit entity for a cultural, entertainment, athletic, or patriotic event.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandy Lindsay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Max Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Larry Liston | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Matt Ball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| William Lindstedt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Robert Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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 Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely
- House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing