HB 26-1199

HB 26-1199 is a Colorado law that allows car owners whose catalytic converters have been stolen or broken down to use replacement parts that meet U.S. EPA standards instead of California's stricter standards, if they can prove the part was stolen and they couldn't find an approved replacement. This exception ends in 2028. The bill also requires mechanics to inform customers about programs that help replace gas cars with electric vehicles when fixing or replacing a catalytic converter. Since it has been signed into law, car owners affected by this issue can now use these alternative parts until the temporary rule expires.

Official Summary

When a catalytic converter mechanically fails or is stolen from a motor vehicle, current rules of the air quality control commission require the replacement to comply with the rules of the California air resources board. The bill creates a temporary exception (exception) that allows an individual to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with the standards established by rules of the United States environmental protection agency if:In the case of the theft of a catalytic converter, the theft has been reported to a law enforcement agency; andThe owner or operator of the motor vehicle has made a reasonable effort to obtain the required replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter.The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.The bill prohibits a motor vehicle repair facility or any employee or contract laborer of the facility from repairing or replacing a catalytic converter that has failed or been stolen without first informing the customer about available state programs to replace an internal combustion vehicle with a zero-emission alternative.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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