Bill

SB 25-207

Repeal Certain Rodent Pest Control Statutes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 8 co-sponsors

Repeals specific rodent pest-control statutes, removing state duties/authorities; may shift power to local govs or leave gaps, affecting operators, farmers, health agencies.

Governor Signed

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Bill Summary · SB 25-207

SB 25‑207 — Repeal Certain Rodent Pest Control Statutes

Status: Governor Signed (2025-04-25)
Introduced: 2025-03-31

Purpose / Intent

SB 25‑207 is titled “Repeal Certain Rodent Pest Control Statutes.” Its stated purpose is to remove one or more existing statutory provisions in state law that relate to rodent pest control. The bill was transmitted through the legislative process without amendment and was signed by the Governor on April 25, 2025.

Important: The bill text and the specific statute sections repealed are not included in the provided materials. This summary therefore describes the bill’s procedural history, likely legal effect of a repeal, and the principal stakeholders potentially affected. For precise language and the particular statutory provisions repealed, consult the official bill text on the Colorado General Assembly website or the session laws.

Key procedural milestones

2025-03-31: Introduced in the Senate; assigned to Appropriations
2025-04-01: Senate Appropriations — referred unamended to Committee of the Whole (consent calendar)
2025-04-02: Senate Second Reading — Passed (no amendments)
2025-04-03: Senate Third Reading — Passed (no amendments)
2025-04-03: Introduced in House; assigned to Appropriations
2025-04-08: House Appropriations — referred unamended to Committee of the Whole
2025-04-09 to 04-10: House Second and Third Readings — Passed (no amendments)
2025-04-15: Signed by the President of the Senate
2025-04-16: Signed by the Speaker of the House; sent to Governor
2025-04-25: Governor signed the bill

Likely substantive effects (general)

Because the bill repeals specified statutory provisions relating to rodent pest control, expected effects include:
- Removal of statutory duties, authorities, or procedures previously assigned at the state level regarding rodent control programs (exact changes depend on the specific sections repealed).
- Potential transfer or gap in regulatory authority — duties previously set by statute may revert to existing administrative rules, local governments, or be left unaddressed.
- Effects on regulated parties: pest control businesses, agricultural interests, public-health agencies, local governments, property owners, and any state-funded rodent control programs.
- Possible impacts on enforcement mechanisms, licensing requirements, permitted control methods, funding streams, and reporting obligations — if those elements were contained in the repealed text.

Who should review this bill closely

County and municipal health departments and vector-control programs
Licensed pest control operators and industry associations
Agricultural producers and extension services
State agencies with current rodent-control responsibilities
Environmental and wildlife conservation groups concerned with non-target impacts

Next steps / where to find details

Review the official bill text and the bill analysis on the Colorado General Assembly website to identify the exact statute sections repealed and any transition or savings clauses.
Check the effective date as stated in the signed bill to determine when repeal takes effect and whether implementing or transitional provisions apply.
If you represent an affected entity, consult legal counsel or the relevant state agency to understand operational or compliance implications.

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