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HB 1342

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Negligently Luring Bears
About This Bill
Latest Action · May 27, 2026
Governor Signed
Session
2026A
Introduced
Mar 27, 2026
Primary Sponsor
M. Lukens· sponsor

Summary

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Under Colorado law, a person is guilty of a crime for placing food or edible waste in the open to lure a wild bear. The act:Lowers the mental state requirement from intention to knowingly placing the food or edible waste in the open in circumstances where there is a reasonable probability of luring a wild bear;Repeals the requirement that a first offense be given a warning; andRaises the fine for a third or subsequent offense from $2,000 to $5,000.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Subjects

Natural Resources & Environment

Co-sponsors (15)

K. Stewart · sponsor
J. Marchman · sponsor
K. Brown · cosponsor
L. Goldstein · cosponsor
J. Joseph · cosponsor
M. Lindsay · cosponsor
T. Mauro · cosponsor
J. McCluskie · cosponsor
K. McCormick · cosponsor
E. Sirota · cosponsor
L. Smith · cosponsor
J. Coleman · cosponsor
L. Cutter · cosponsor
C. Kipp · cosponsor
T. Sullivan · cosponsor

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