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SB 136

Reporting of Lost or Stolen Livestock

2026 Regular Session

SB 136 requires Colorado livestock owners to report lost or stolen animals to state authorities, establishing a centralized tracking system to improve recovery and combat theft.

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Bill Summary · SB 136

Legislative bill overview

SB 136 would establish or modify requirements for Colorado livestock owners to report lost or stolen animals to state authorities. The bill appears designed to create a standardized reporting system for missing livestock, potentially including notifications to relevant agencies and public dissemination of information to aid recovery efforts.

Why is this important

Livestock theft and loss represents a significant economic issue for ranchers, with stolen animals sometimes valued in the thousands of dollars. A centralized reporting system could improve recovery rates, help law enforcement track patterns of theft, and provide ranchers with better tools to locate missing animals across state lines.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs - Establishing a statewide reporting system requires funding for administration, databases, and staff coordination that may fall on state budgets or be passed to counties
  • Timeline and burden on ranchers - Mandatory reporting requirements with strict timelines could be burdensome for rural operations, particularly during emergencies or in remote areas with limited connectivity
  • Privacy and data security - A centralized livestock database containing owner information and asset details raises questions about data protection, access restrictions, and potential misuse of ownership records by bad actors

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

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