Colorado creates equal justice license plate requiring donations and two $25 fees

Original title: Creating Equal Justice License Plate

Last action · May 14, 2026: House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) FailedSponsors: Junie Joseph and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The state establishes a new equal justice license plate available to applicants who make a donation to the equal justice authority. Drivers must also pay two separate one-time $25 fees alongside standard registration costs, with production contingent on receiving enough outside gifts and grants to cover initial administrative expenses.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners choosing the new specialty plate face $50 in total extra fees plus an unspecified donation amount, while state transportation and vehicle services funds receive designated revenue.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

vehicle owners

Vehicle owners have the option to apply for the new specialty plate and must pay two $25 fees plus a donation if they choose to do so.

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department of revenue

The department is tasked with collecting donations, managing gifts and grants, and withholding plate production until sufficient funding is secured.

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equal justice authority

The authority receives remitted donations from license plate applicants to spend according to existing law.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become eligible for the equal justice license plate?

An applicant becomes eligible for the plate by making a donation to the equal justice authority.

What extra fees are required to get this license plate?

A person must pay two additional one-time $25 fees in addition to the normal fees and the required donation, with one fee going to the and the other to the .

When will the department start making the license plates?

The department will not commence work on creating the plate until it has received sufficient gifts, grants, and donations to cover the cost of creation and related administrative or programming needs.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

3 actions

May 14, 2026House
House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
Mar 19, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

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