Colorado youth safety laws take effect August 12

Colorado is implementing multiple new laws effective August 12 designed to protect minors from injury and death, including requirements for parental consent on motorcycle endorsements for e-bikes and dirt bikes, and a concussion protection act for young athletes. The laws were prompted by incidents involving young people and named after affected youth.

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