Voluntary Alcohol Breath Test
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that a law enforcement officer offer a voluntary preliminary screening test for alcohol to a driver, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
If a driver is involved in a collision resulting in death or suspected serious bodily injury, the act requires, with certain exceptions, a law enforcement officer (officer) to offer the driver the opportunity to voluntarily submit to a preliminary alcohol screening test (test) of the driver's breath after the officer advises the driver that they may refuse or agree to provide a sample for the test.
If an officer is unable to administer a test because the testing device malfunctions or is unable to produce a valid result, or because the testing device is unavailable due to extenuating circumstances or circumstances beyond the officer's control, the officer is required to document on a required incident report concerning the collision that the test could not be administered and the reason why it could not be administered.
The act appropriates $90,000 from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund and $30,000 from the wildlife cash fund to the department of natural resources for use by the division of Colorado parks and wildlife to implement the act.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Senator
John Carson
Representative
Junie Joseph
Representative
Matt Soper
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-132, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-132 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-132, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | House Amendments | REPASS |
33
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/01/2026 | House Amendments | CONCUR |
33
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/13/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
62
AYE
1
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/12/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/12/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/01/2026 | Senate | Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/30/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/28/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/21/2026 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/13/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 03/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/12/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/09/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/27/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
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