HB26-1342
Negligently Luring Bears
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning knowing behavior that lures bears.
Bill Summary:
Under Colorado law, a person is guilty of a crime for placing food or edible waste in the open to lure a wild bear. The act:
- Lowers the mental state requirement from intention to knowingly placing the food or edible waste in the open in circumstances where there is a reasonable probability of luring a wild bear;
- Repeals the requirement that a first offense be given a warning; and
- Raises the fine for a third or subsequent offense from $2,000 to $5,000.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Preamend |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1342 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1342, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
23
AYE
11
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
40
AYE
25
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/19/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/19/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/19/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/30/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/23/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
| 04/22/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/15/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/13/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/27/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2026 | 180 | Negligently Luring Bears |