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Advocates Hope New Colorado Driving Laws Will Help Save Lives in Wake of Deadly Crashes

The bipartisan measure bans credit-card deposits and limits betting promotions as regulators seek to curb addiction concerns without reducing tax revenue.

Six new Colorado laws aimed at reducing vehicular crashes and holding reckless drivers accountable went into effect Wednesday, Aug. 12, sparking hope among advocates who’ve pushed for safer roads.  Skyler McKinley, a regional spokesperson for AAA, called the 2026 lawmaking term “the most consequential legislative session for traffic safety in decades,” noting that four more traffic laws — three of which were passed this year — will take effect o…

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A new set of laws goes into effect today in Colorado. Among them are measures that modify the rules for social media companies, transportation services, schools, school zones, and sports betting. Here are some of the laws that will see the most significant changes: New rules for social media. Following the 2015 shooting at Evergreen High School, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 26-011. The new law requires social media companies with more than 1 mil…

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