HB 18-1028

House Bill 18-1028, which has been signed into law, allows judges to issue court orders requiring individuals or businesses to cooperate with investigations by the attorney general or district attorneys if their cooperation is needed to investigate deceptive trade practices. This bill affects anyone who might be under investigation for misleading consumers in Colorado. Now that it's signed, the law is active and can be enforced to help investigators gather necessary information to prevent unfair business practices.

Official Summary

Under current law, if a person does not cooperate with an investigation by the attorney general or a district attorney regarding a potential deceptive trade practice, the attorney general or district attorney may seek a court order requiring compliance with the investigation. The application for a court order must state why the order is necessary to terminate or prevent a deceptive trade practice. The bill would allow a judge to issue a court order if compliance with an investigation is necessary to investigate a deceptive trade practice. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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