State Government / Colorado / Legislation / HB 1342
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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.)
Latest development · May 27, 2026
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Governor Signed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
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