This morning, Governor Polis signed SB-58 into law. The bill creates more robust landowner liability protections to resolve longstanding closures of Colorado 14ers and trails and expand access elsewhere.
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Governor Polis Signs Bill to Update CRUS and Protect Outdoor Recreation Access
DENVER, COLORADO - Governor Polis signed a bill into law this afternoon to help resolve longstanding 14er trail closures following a multi-year effort to update the Colorado recreational use statute. The new legislation, SB-58, clarifies the statute, which protects landowners from lawsuits if they grant free public access to their land for outdoor recreation. The bill also creates a new blanket of security for landowners or land managers who put up a warning sign at the trailhead or access point on their land, instead of being required to place it at the specific location of the hazard.The changes are expected to