SB 136 Colorado Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Reporting of Lost or Stolen Livestock

Summary
The act directs the division of brand inspection (division) in the department of agriculture and the state board of stock inspection commissioners in the department of agriculture to receive reports of lost or stolen livestock. On or before December 31, 2026, the division shall implement procedures that:Facilitate efficient coordination with law enforcement, including procedures to ensure that reports of stolen livestock are provided to relevant law enforcement within 24 hours after the division receives a report of stolen livestock; andEnsure that the public is notified of lost or stolen livestock.     The procedures implemented by the division may vary by geographic region depending on the needs of the region.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Signed May 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

Rerevised Final Act · 3 edits · Apr 29, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized and approved by the Governor, transitioning from a 'Rerevised' draft to an official 'Final Act.' The substantive policy content regarding livestock theft reporting remains unchanged, requiring the Department of Agriculture to receive reports of lost or stolen livestock and implement coordination procedures with law enforcement by December 31, 2026.
TECHNICAL

Removed draft headers, committee assignment notes, and summary text that was present in the Rerevised version but not in the final signed law.

Added signature lines for the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the House, and the Governor to certify the bill as enacted.

Replaced draft reading dates and status markers with the final enacted status and page numbering.

Floor votes · House Apr 24, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
2
May 26, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Apr 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
upper
4 primary · 43 co-sponsors

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