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HB 1032

Fallen Firefighter Special License Plate

2026 Regular Session

Colorado HB 1032 creates a special license plate honoring fallen firefighters and directs resulting revenue to firefighter support or memorial programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 1032

Legislative bill overview

HB 1032 establishes a special license plate in Colorado to honor fallen firefighters. The bill would create a distinctive plate design and likely direct a portion of registration fees toward a memorial fund or firefighter support organization. This represents a symbolic recognition of firefighters who die in the line of duty.

Why is this important

Special license plates serve as public recognition and fundraising mechanisms. Revenue generated could support families of fallen firefighters, memorial programs, or firefighter organizations. The bill acknowledges the occupational risks firefighters face and creates a tangible way for residents to show support.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and administrative burden: DMV resources required to design, produce, and manage a new plate category; costs may be borne by taxpayers or passed to plate purchasers
  • Revenue allocation: Unclear how funds would be distributed—whether to specific firefighter families, general memorial funds, or firefighter charities—and whether this is an efficient use of resources
  • Precedent concerns: Creating specialized plates for fallen members of one profession could prompt requests from other occupational groups (police, military, EMS), potentially fragmenting the plate system

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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