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SB 25-021

Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Bright

SB 25-021: Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles OverviewBill Number: SB 25-021 Title: Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles Status: Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resou

Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · SB 25-021

SB 25-021: Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles

Overview

Bill Number: SB 25-021
Title: Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles
Status: Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
Introduced: January 08, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SB 25-021 is to establish a mandatory registration system for all off-highway vehicles (OHVs) operated within the state. The bill aims to improve safety, environmental protection, and regulatory oversight of the growing use of OHVs, which include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and other similar off-road motorized equipment.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all OHVs to be registered with the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and display a unique registration number
  • Establishes an annual registration fee of $50 per OHV to fund administration, enforcement, and maintenance of OHV trails and facilities
  • Mandates that OHV operators carry proof of registration and provide it to law enforcement upon request
  • Prohibits the operation of unregistered OHVs on public lands, trails, and roads, with fines up to $500 for violations
  • Directs the DMV to develop a registration system, issue registration documents, and maintain a database of registered OHVs

Affected Parties and Impacts

The bill would impact all individuals and businesses that own or operate OHVs in the state. It aims to improve safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring OHV users are properly registered and accountable. The new registration fees would provide dedicated funding for OHV infrastructure and enforcement, which supporters argue is necessary to manage the growing popularity and impacts of OHV recreation.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SB 25-021 was introduced in the state Senate on January 8, 2025 and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources. On February 15, 2025, the committee voted to postpone the bill indefinitely, effectively killing it for the current legislative session. Supporters may attempt to reintroduce similar legislation in the future, but the bill's current status indicates it lacks the necessary political support to advance at this time.

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

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