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Senate designates May 2026 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Summary
The Colorado Senate unanimously adopted Senate Joint Resolution 24 recognizing May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, highlighting safety education, rider training and noting 147 motorcyclist deaths on Colorado roads last year, while welcoming the state Youth Advisory Council to the chamber.
The Colorado Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 24, designating May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote rider training, safety education and 'share the road' awareness. The resolution, introduced by Senator Hendrickson and Representative Bridal, cites national and state registration figures and safety data and urges expanded rider education programs.
Senator Hendrickson narrated research about positive mental health outcomes for veterans who ride and emphasized rider training as a proven accident‑prevention tool; other senators, including Senator Bright, echoed the mental‑health and safety themes and urged Colorado drivers to watch for motorcyclists as the riding season begins. The resolution passed by voice and roll call: recorded as 33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, and 2 excused when the presiding officer announced the vote.
The chamber also welcomed the Colorado Youth Advisory Council earlier in the morning and recognized returning Senator Dan Gibbs.
