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HB 1342STATE · ColoradoIntroduced

Negligently Luring Bears

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.)

Voted: 5/27/2026Source

How representatives voted

39 yea·25 nay

Action history

  • 4/23/2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • 4/22/2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 4/21/2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • 4/15/2026House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • 4/13/2026House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • 3/27/2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources