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SJR 24

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

2026 Regular Session

May 2026 is designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to boost education, rider training, and shared-road safety among all motorists in Colorado.

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Bill Summary · SJR 24

Summary of SJR 26-024 (2026A) – Colorado

Title

Designates May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month."

Purpose and Intent

  • The joint resolution designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Colorado.
  • The goal is to promote motorcycle safety through education and training and to encourage all motorists to share the road with motorcyclists.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal designation: May 2026 is proclaimed as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Colorado.
  • Public awareness focus: Encourages education, rider training, and the broader motorist community to increase awareness of motorcycle safety.
  • Endorsements: The resolution is to be shared with ABATE of Colorado (a motorcycle advocacy and rider education organization) for awareness and collaboration.

Note: As a joint resolution, this bill does not create new laws, penalties, or regulatory requirements. It serves an expressive function to acknowledge and promote safety initiatives.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Motorcyclists and riders in Colorado (indirectly through emphasis on education and awareness).
  • All motorists who share Colorado roadways (encouraged to be more vigilant and cooperative with motorcyclists).
  • Organizations involved in motorcycle safety and rider training (e.g., ABATE of Colorado), which may receive a formal acknowledgment and potential collaboration opportunities.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Status: Introduced and referred to committees in both chambers for consideration in the 2026 session.
  • Action history: On April 14, 2026, the bill advanced to the Senate Third Reading with no amendments and was laid over for consideration on a future date (April 24, 2026).
  • Effective date: As a resolution recognizing a designated month, it does not impose new regulations; the recognition applies to May 2026.

Additional Context

  • Rationale cited in the bill includes the significance of May as the traditional start of the riding season, the importance of rider training, the ongoing need for motorcycle safety awareness, and the role of shared-road education campaigns (e.g., national and state “Share the Road” efforts).
  • The bill references statistics such as 147 motorcyclists killed on Colorado roadways in the previous year (to underscore safety concerns and the need for awareness).

Overall Impact

  • Primarily symbolic and educational, aiming to elevate public awareness of motorcycle safety.
  • Encourages collaboration with safety organizations and participation in rider training programs.
  • May influence community events, public messaging, and safety campaigns during May 2026.

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

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