CO SB 24
died on adjournmentState & Local Unmanned Aircraft Regulation
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did CO SB 24 pass?
No. CO SB 24 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-25): Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Postpone Indefinitely
What is CO SB 24 about?
The bill creates the "Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rights and Authorities Act". The bill does the following:Authorizes an individual to operate an unmanned aircraft system (drone system) for recreational purposes in this state;Authorizes a person to operate a drone system for commercial purposes within this state if the business is lawful and the operation is in compliance with state and federal law;Prohibits the state or a political subdivision of the state (local government) from requiring the registration of an unmanned aircraft or a drone system beyond what may be required by state and federal law;Clarifies that the operation of a drone system in compliance with federal law does not, standing alone, give rise to legal liability;Establishes and limits the regulatory authority of the state; andEstablishes and limits the regulatory authority of a local government.In connection with establishing and limiting the regulatory authority of the state, the bill authorizes the state to regulate the use of drone systems owned by or used by the state or launching from or landing on state property. Exceptions to the state's regulatory authority are made for emergencies, maintenance, technical malfunctions, and law enforcement.In connection with establishing and limiting the regulatory authority of local governments, the bill prohibits a local government from regulating ownership, operation, design, manufacture, testing, maintenance, licensing, registration, certification, or equipment requirements or qualifications, training, or certification of a pilot, operator, or observer. A local government may regulate the use of drone systems owned by or used by the local government or launching from or landing on local government property. A local government's resolution or ordinance that is general in nature, such as a nuisance regulation, applies to a drone system.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors CO SB 24?
M. Soper, D. Michaelson Jenet, L. Liston are the primary sponsors of CO SB 24.
Description
The bill creates the "Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rights and Authorities Act". The bill does the following:Authorizes an individual to operate an unmanned aircraft system (drone system) for recreational purposes in this state;Authorizes a person to operate a drone system for commercial purposes within this state if the business is lawful and the operation is in compliance with state and federal law;Prohibits the state or a political subdivision of the state (local government) from requiring the registration of an unmanned aircraft or a drone system beyond what may be required by state and federal law;Clarifies that the operation of a drone system in compliance with federal law does not, standing alone, give rise to legal liability;Establishes and limits the regulatory authority of the state; andEstablishes and limits the regulatory authority of a local government.In connection with establishing and limiting the regulatory authority of the state, the bill authorizes the state to regulate the use of drone systems owned by or used by the state or launching from or landing on state property. Exceptions to the state's regulatory authority are made for emergencies, maintenance, technical malfunctions, and law enforcement.In connection with establishing and limiting the regulatory authority of local governments, the bill prohibits a local government from regulating ownership, operation, design, manufacture, testing, maintenance, licensing, registration, certification, or equipment requirements or qualifications, training, or certification of a pilot, operator, or observer. A local government may regulate the use of drone systems owned by or used by the local government or launching from or landing on local government property. A local government's resolution or ordinance that is general in nature, such as a nuisance regulation, applies to a drone system.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-02-25 — Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Postpone Indefinitely
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- M. Sopersponsor
- D. Michaelson Jenetsponsor
- L. Listonsponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-25
Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Postpone Indefinitely
2026-01-14
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
introduction
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Votes
Postpone Senate Bill 26-024 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (7)
- Mark Baisley: no
- Matt Ball: yes
- William Lindstedt: yes
- Larry Liston: no
- Janice Rich: yes
- Marc Snyder: yes
- Tony Exum: yes
Adopt amendment L.001
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.008
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.013
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.006
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.014
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Refer Senate Bill 26-024, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-02-25 · fail · 0-0
Member-level votes (7)
- Mark Baisley: yes
- Matt Ball: no
- William Lindstedt: no
- Larry Liston: yes
- Janice Rich: no
- Marc Snyder: no
- Tony Exum: no
Adopt amendment L.007
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.012
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.009
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.016
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.011
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.015
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.005
2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0
Related bills
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