Concerning the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
SJR26-024 is a Colorado joint resolution that designates May 2026 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” The resolution is largely commemorative and educational in nature. It recites findings about the importance of motorcycles in Colorado, the start of the riding season in May, the number of motorcycles registered in the state, and the role motorcycles play in transportation, recreation, and the state’s history and culture.
The resolution emphasizes motorcycle safety concerns, including roadway hazards faced by riders, the number of motorcyclist fatalities in Colorado, and the importance of rider education, training, and public awareness. It calls on motorists to “share the road” with motorcyclists and highlights the value of formal rider training programs for both new and experienced riders. The measure also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to ABATE of Colorado, a motorcycle advocacy organization.
This resolution does not amend the Colorado Revised Statutes or create enforceable legal requirements. Its practical effect is to formally recognize May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and to promote public awareness campaigns, rider education, and safer driving behavior around motorcycles. The main parties affected are motorcyclists, other motorists, rider training programs, and advocacy groups such as ABATE of Colorado.
The overall sentiment is strongly supportive and noncontroversial. The bill’s language presents motorcycle safety as a shared public interest, and the sponsorship list suggests broad bipartisan and cross-chamber support. Because the measure is a ceremonial resolution focused on awareness rather than regulation, the discussion record shows no visible opposition or divided vote history.
No significant points of contention are evident in the bill text or available legislative history. The resolution’s only substantive policy themes are public safety, rider training, and roadway sharing, and it does not impose mandates, fees, or penalties. Any potential disagreement would likely be limited to the general effectiveness of awareness campaigns versus regulatory approaches, but no such dispute appears in the provided materials.