Colorado 2025 Bills

Increasing Transparency Impact of Fuel Products

House Bill 25-1277, which has been signed into law in Colorado, requires retailers selling fuel products to inform consumers about the environmental and health impacts of using these fuels. Specifically, retailers must label fuel products with a warning statement that mentions greenhouse gas emissions and their link to global heating and health issues. This affects all fuel product sellers in Colorado who need to comply within 45 days after being notified of any violations or face potential legal action under the state’s consumer protection laws.

Last action: 2025-02-20 · House

Residential Building Stair Modernization

HB 25-1273, also known as Residential Building Stair Modernization, is a Colorado law that allows larger apartment buildings in certain cities (those with over 100,000 people and specific fire department accreditation) to have fewer exits if they meet safety conditions. This means these buildings can be up to five stories tall and only need one exit instead of multiple ones, as long as the city's building code is updated by December 2027. The law also requires cities to work with firefighters on access for emergency vehicles and report annually starting in 2028 about how many buildings are affected. This bill has been signed into law and will start affecting large apartment buildings in specific Colorado cities once the new codes are adopted.

Last action: 2025-02-19 · House

Restaurant Meals Program

Senate Bill 25-169, also known as the Restaurant Meals Program, aims to allow eligible recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use their benefits to buy hot or prepared meals at participating restaurants starting no later than January 1, 2026. This bill would affect SNAP participants and local restaurants that choose to participate in the program. The governor has signed this bill into law, meaning it will go ahead as planned with the department of human services applying to implement it by the deadline.

Last action: 2025-02-19 · Senate

Healthy School Meals for All Program

HB 25-1274, also known as the Healthy School Meals for All Program, is a Colorado bill that will be put to voters in November 2025. The bill proposes two ballot measures: one would allow the state to retain extra tax revenue and maintain higher income levels set by previous propositions; the other would increase taxes annually by $95 million to fund healthier school meals for all students. If approved, these measures could reduce high-income individuals' tax deductions and allocate more funds towards school meal programs, potentially improving nutrition and wages in schools. The bill's current status as "signed" means it has been officially enacted into law but its full implementation depends on voter approval of the proposed ballot issues next year.

Last action: 2025-02-19 · House

Deoxyribonucleic Acid & Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Testing & Data

Senate Bill 25-170 allocates $3 million from the state budget to help clear a backlog of DNA and sexual assault kit tests at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The bill also allows CBI to hire outside labs to assist with testing. Additionally, it requires CBI to regularly update the public on progress through a dashboard on the Department of Public Safety’s website and provide detailed reports to lawmakers every month from March 2025 to June 2026. Since the bill has been signed into law, these measures are now in effect and will help address delays in processing crucial evidence related to sexual assault cases.

Last action: 2025-02-19 · Senate

Prevention of Wildlife Trafficking

Senate Bill 25-168, titled "Prevention of Wildlife Trafficking," strengthens Colorado's laws against wildlife trafficking by adding more species, including those on the international CITES Appendix I list and federal endangered species lists, under its protection. This means that possessing or trading these animals becomes a serious offense, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the value and status of the wildlife involved. The bill also gives authorities the power to suspend licenses for violators and allows them to take legal action to recover unlawfully taken wildlife. Since it has been signed into law, this legislation is now in effect and requires funding from the state's wildlife cash fund to enforce its provisions.

Last action: 2025-02-19 · Senate

Forensic Science Integrity

HB 25-1275, also known as the Forensic Science Integrity Act, aims to improve transparency and accountability in crime laboratories by defining specific misconduct behaviors that can harm forensic integrity. It requires employees who witness or discover such misconduct to report it within a week to their supervisor or directly to the lab director, who must then investigate and notify relevant district attorneys if necessary. The bill also gives defendants the right to seek post-conviction relief if wrongful actions by laboratory staff affected their cases. This law is now signed into effect, meaning its provisions are officially in place and enforceable.

Last action: 2025-02-19 · House

February 28 Rare Disease Day

House Joint Resolution 25-1021, which has been signed into law, designates February 28 as Rare Disease Day in Colorado. This resolution aims to raise awareness about rare diseases and the challenges faced by those affected. It impacts individuals with rare diseases, their families, and supporters who advocate for better healthcare and research funding. Since it is signed, this day will be officially recognized each year on February 28 in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-19 · House

Invest State Funds to Benefit Communities

Senate Bill 25-167, titled "Invest State Funds to Benefit Communities," aims to use interest and income from the public school fund to support a new down payment assistance program for public school employees. The bill requires at least 20% of the public school fund's value to be invested in community-focused projects by 2032, such as affordable housing loans and bonds that benefit educators. It also establishes a specific target for investments aimed at helping first-time homebuyers among public school staff. This bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes are now official policy in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · Senate

Building Decarbonization Measures

This Colorado bill, HB 25-1269, requires owners of large buildings to reduce their energy use and switch to cleaner sources by 2040. It sets up a program that helps these building owners with money and advice to make the changes needed. If they don't follow the rules, there are fines starting in 2030. The bill has been signed into law but hasn’t taken full effect yet, meaning building owners will need to start preparing for these new requirements over time.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Regulate Private Security Officers & Agencies

House Bill 25-1262 regulates private security officers and agencies in Colorado. Starting August 1, 2026, individuals providing private security services must get a license from the state board of private security services, while businesses that employ these officers need to register with the same board. The bill also sets requirements for training, background checks, and age limits for those seeking licenses or registrations. It specifies that only licensed commercial security officers can carry firearms after obtaining an additional endorsement from the board. This regulation will be in place until September 1, 2030, when it will undergo a review before potentially being repealed. The bill has been signed into law but is still in its early stages of implementation as it awaits further action and rule-making by the state board.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Graduate Medical Education Grant Program

House Bill 25-1263, also known as the Graduate Medical Education Grant Program, aims to create a new grant program within Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment. This program will provide funding to health-care facilities in the state that have never had residency programs for training doctors, helping to increase the number of trained physicians and address the shortage of medical professionals. The bill involves engaging various stakeholders to determine how these grants should be awarded and managed. Since it has been signed into law, this means that Colorado will now offer grants to help establish new residency programs at eligible health-care facilities.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Modification of County Commissioner Elections

House Bill 25-1265 changes how counties with a population of 250,000 or more elect their county commissioners. Instead of the current flexible system, it requires these larger counties to have five districts and five commissioners. The bill offers three specific ways for these counties to conduct elections: each commissioner could be elected by voters in one district only; three commissioners could be elected from single districts while two are elected at-large (by all county voters); or all five commissioners could be elected at-large using a ranked voting system. This change aims to ensure fairer representation and is now signed into law, meaning it will take effect as planned.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Patients' Right to Try Individualized Treatments

HB 25-1270, also known as the Patients' Right to Try Individualized Treatments Act, allows patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to request experimental drugs tailored specifically for their genetic makeup from manufacturers. This applies if all other FDA-approved treatments have been considered and the patient's doctor recommends it. The bill protects doctors and manufacturers from legal action if these personalized treatments cause harm, as long as they followed proper procedures. Since the governor signed this bill into law, eligible patients can now request such treatments directly from manufacturers at no cost to them, though manufacturers may choose not to provide the treatment or charge for its production costs.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Licensure of Electricians

Senate Bill 25-165 updates Colorado's electrician licensing requirements by changing the amount of experience needed for journeyman and residential wireman licenses. It also allows applicants to substitute practical experience with training in photovoltaic systems installation and requires certain contractors performing solar panel work to register as photovoltaic installers by December 31, 2026. This bill affects electricians, contractors involved in solar energy installations, and the state's regulatory board overseeing electrical work. Since it has been signed into law, these changes are now official and will be implemented according to the specified deadlines.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · Senate

Federal Benefits for Youth in Foster Care

HB 25-1271, also known as "Federal Benefits for Youth in Foster Care," aims to help children and young people in foster care who have lost a parent by ensuring they receive federal survivor benefits like those from the Social Security Administration or Veterans Affairs. The bill requires local social services departments to check if these youth are eligible for such benefits within 90 days of taking custody, and if so, to apply on their behalf unless another more suitable representative is found. It also mandates that any funds received must be kept in a separate account for the child’s future needs rather than used by the foster care system. This bill has been signed into law, meaning it will start being implemented as planned.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Consumers Construction Defect Action

House Bill 25-1261, also known as the Consumers Construction Defect Action bill, aims to protect homeowners by requiring construction professionals to provide detailed documentation and information about their work when a defect is claimed. This includes plans, specifications, insurance policies, and details of other involved professionals. The bill also mandates that courts award 8% interest to successful claimants who sue for defects in residential properties. Additionally, it invalidates any contract clauses that restrict group lawsuits or impose extra requirements beyond what the law already demands. Signed into law, this means construction professionals must now comply with these new rules when dealing with defect claims from homeowners.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Colorado American Indian Recognition Day

HB 25-1266 designates a special day called Colorado American Indian Recognition Day. This day is set aside by the state to honor and recognize Native American heritage but it doesn’t give people a day off work or school like other legal holidays do. Since the bill has been signed, this recognition day is now official in Colorado, even though it won't affect regular business operations.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

United States Government Treatment of Immigrants

Senate Resolution 25-005, which has been signed into effect, addresses how the U.S. government treats immigrants in Colorado. It calls for better treatment and support for immigrants within federal programs and policies. This resolution impacts both current and future immigrants in the state by advocating for their rights and well-being at a national level. Since it is signed, its main impact will be through influencing public opinion and guiding policymakers to consider more supportive measures for immigrants.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · Senate

Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing

House Bill 25-1272, also known as the Construction Defects and Middle Market Housing Act, aims to improve construction quality and protect homeowners in Colorado by creating a new program for builders of multifamily housing. Builders who join this program must provide warranties covering defects at no cost to buyers, undergo third-party inspections, and publicly declare their participation before selling properties. The bill also sets stricter rules for filing construction defect claims, requiring claimants to prove actual damage or risk, and mandates that professionals offer settlements or detailed explanations about why repairs aren't necessary. Additionally, it requires a larger percentage of homeowners' association members (65%) to agree before initiating legal action against builders. This bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now in effect and will impact both builders and homeowners involved in multifamily housing projects.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Support for Statewide Energy Strategies

HB 25-1267, also known as Support for Statewide Energy Strategies, is a Colorado law that requires the state to set standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by July 1, 2026. This will help ensure consistency and reliability across different EV chargers available to the public. The bill also allows funds from existing grants to be used for promoting EV adoption and supporting the development of these new rules. Additionally, it ensures that a specific fee collected by the state does not exceed $100 million before June 30, 2026. Since the bill has been signed into law, its provisions will now begin to take effect as planned.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Health-Care Workplace Violence Incentive Payments

This Colorado bill, SB 25-166, aims to reduce workplace violence in hospitals by tying quality incentive payments to how well the hospitals manage such issues. It requires hospitals with over 100 beds to adopt policies against workplace violence and report on them starting July 1, 2026. The state will work with healthcare stakeholders to develop specific metrics for measuring progress and may make legislative recommendations in January 2027. Since the bill has been signed into law, hospitals now need to prepare for these new reporting requirements and policy implementations.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · Senate

Utility On-Bill Repayment Program Financing

HB 25-1268, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, establishes an on-bill repayment program to help customers finance energy efficiency upgrades and electrification measures through their utility bills. This program will primarily affect large gas or electric utilities serving over 500,000 customers, who must propose plans for such programs by a certain deadline. The state treasurer will also provide $50 million in interest-free loans from the unclaimed property trust fund to support these initiatives, with the funds needing to be repaid by 2046. Additionally, the bill creates a building decarbonization enterprise that can offer financial and technical assistance to building owners for implementing energy-saving measures, funded partly through fees collected from participating utilities and building owners.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Prohibit Surveillance Data to Set Prices and Wages

House Bill 25-1264, which has been signed into law in Colorado, prohibits businesses from using surveillance data—such as personal characteristics or behaviors collected through observation—to set individual prices for consumers or wages for workers. This means companies can no longer use AI or machine learning systems to make decisions about pricing and wages based on such data. The law aims to protect both consumers and employees by preventing unfair practices that could lead to discriminatory outcomes. If a company violates this law, it can face legal action from the state’s attorney general or district attorneys, as well as lawsuits from individuals affected by these practices.

Last action: 2025-02-18 · House

Opioid Antagonist Availability & State Board of Health

Senate Bill 25-164, which has been signed into law in Colorado, aims to address the youth opioid epidemic by making it easier for schools to stock and distribute opioid antagonists (like Narcan) without requiring specific training for school staff. The bill allows schools to keep these life-saving drugs in defibrillator cabinets or on buses, and permits staff to give them out even if a student hasn't been trained, as long as the staff member believes the student can help someone experiencing an overdose. It also requires the state board of health to create guidelines for who can receive these medications from prescribers and mandates regular reports on youth overdose prevention efforts. This bill affects schools, students, and healthcare providers in Colorado by streamlining access to opioid antagonists and enhancing oversight through advisory council presentations and departmental reporting. Since it has been signed into law, the provisions are now enforceable, meaning schools can start implementing these changes immediately to better protect their communities from opioid-related overdoses.

Last action: 2025-02-14 · Senate

Electrical Generation & Distribution Resiliency

House Bill 25-1260, also known as the Electrical Generation and Distribution Resiliency bill, aims to enhance Colorado's electrical grid resilience against geomagnetic storms. The bill requires utility companies to assess their ability to recover from such events and report their findings annually to state officials. It sets specific standards for utilities to follow, including monitoring space weather, isolating critical components during solar flares, and ensuring that computer systems are protected from geomagnetically induced surges. Since the bill has been signed into law, utility companies in Colorado must now comply with these new requirements to protect their infrastructure against severe space weather events.

Last action: 2025-02-13 · House

Gun Violence Prevention & Parents of Students

House Bill 25-1250 requires schools and school districts in Colorado to provide parents, guardians, and legal custodians of elementary and secondary students with materials about gun violence prevention. These materials must be given out at the start of each school year and made available on the schools' websites. The bill was signed into law, meaning it is now active and schools are expected to comply with its requirements starting from this school year.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Life-Sustaining Treatment Minors Parent Rights

House Bill 25-1256, which has been signed into law in Colorado, ensures that healthcare providers cannot implement a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order for minors without written consent from their parents or legal guardians. If the provider can't reach the parent within 72 hours, they may proceed with the DNR but must continue to seek parental consent. Parents can also revoke this consent at any time. The law emphasizes that healthcare providers should not hinder a parent's ability to get second opinions or transfer their child to another facility for treatment. This bill protects parents' rights in making medical decisions for their children and ensures continuous life-sustaining care unless there is clear brain death.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Parental Consent to Treatment of a Minor

House Bill 25-1251 in Colorado requires that parents give their written or verbal consent before a minor can receive certain medical services, including surgical procedures and specific mental health treatments. However, this requirement doesn't apply if the minor is under state custody, in a life-threatening situation, or when there's a court order for the treatment. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now enforceable by law. This affects parents, minors seeking medical care, and healthcare providers who must obtain parental consent unless an exception applies.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Residential Tenant Screening

House Bill 25-1236, also known as the Residential Tenant Screening bill, changes how landlords can screen tenants who use housing subsidies. It says that these tenants don't have to provide their credit history or credit score when applying for a rental unit. The bill also removes the requirement for tenants to give landlords direct access to their screening reports through third-party services. This means that landlords cannot ask subsidized tenants to share detailed financial information or grant them special access to tenant screening websites. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and affects how landlords and tenants in Colorado handle rental applications.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Relinquishment of Child in Newborn Safety Device

House Bill 25-1257, which has been signed into law, allows parents who are unable to care for their newborns up to 60 days old to safely and anonymously relinquish their child at designated fire stations, hospitals, or community clinics. These facilities must provide a special safety device where the baby can be left securely and discreetly; this device is equipped with an alarm system to ensure immediate medical attention. The law expands on existing provisions that previously allowed for relinquishment only within the first 72 hours after birth. This change aims to give new parents more time to make difficult decisions while ensuring the safety of their infants.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Jury Trials for Tenant Proceedings

HB 25-1235, also known as the Jury Trials for Tenant Proceedings bill, allows both landlords and tenants to request a jury trial when there's an issue about unlawful detention of rental property. This means that instead of just having a judge decide these cases, a group of regular citizens can help determine who is right or wrong in disputes over evictions or other property issues. However, if the tenant lives in public housing, only a court judge will handle their case. The bill also requires at least two attempts to personally serve legal papers on the defendant and sets rules for demanding a jury trial within 10 days of filing an answer. Since it has been signed into law, this means that these new procedures are now legally enforceable in Colorado courts.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

County Lodging Tax Expansion

House Bill 25-1247, also known as the County Lodging Tax Expansion, allows counties in Colorado to increase their lodging tax from a maximum of 2% to 6%, but only if local voters approve it. The extra money collected can be used for maintaining and improving public infrastructure or enhancing public safety measures like funding law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services. If a county had previously received voter approval to use the existing lodging tax revenue for specific purposes before January 1, 2025, this bill ensures those allocations are protected while allowing new funds from the increased rate to be used flexibly as needed by the county. The bill has been signed into law and is now in effect.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Improvement Projects in Schools

House Bill 25-1245 requires schools in Colorado to meet specific standards when using federal funds from the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" for improving their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This includes conducting detailed assessments of HVAC systems, making necessary repairs or upgrades based on recommendations by engineers, and ensuring that only certified contractors perform this work unless no suitable options are available. The bill ensures better indoor air quality and energy efficiency in schools, affecting all local education providers like school districts and charter schools. Since the bill has been signed into law, these requirements are now enforceable and must be followed when using federal funds for HVAC improvements.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Protect Students from Restraint & Seclusion Act

HB 25-1248, known as the "Protect Students from Restraint & Seclusion Act," aims to prevent the use of restraint and seclusion in Colorado public schools except under specific circumstances. The bill requires schools to train staff on proper handling techniques, document any instances where restraint or seclusion is used, and notify parents when these measures are employed. Starting July 1, 2025, schools must review their policies annually and report their use of such practices to the state education department starting June 30, 2026. Since the bill has been signed into law, it will now be implemented according to its provisions.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Protections for Tenants with Housing Subsidies

House Bill 25-1240, now signed into law in Colorado, provides protections for tenants who use housing subsidies. It requires landlords to follow specific notice requirements when evicting tenants who rely on such subsidies and mandates that landlords must reimburse tenants if they overpay rent, even if the subsidy covers part of it. The bill also penalizes landlords who do not cooperate with tenants applying for rental assistance or who discriminate against tenants based on their use of housing subsidies by imposing a minimum damage award of $5,000 in court cases and a civil penalty of at least $5,000 from the Colorado Civil Rights Commission if found guilty. This law aims to ensure fair treatment and support for low-income tenants using government assistance to pay rent.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Tenant Security Deposit Protections

House Bill 25-1249, also known as Tenant Security Deposit Protections, aims to strengthen the rights of tenants by setting clearer rules for security deposits. The bill defines "normal wear and tear" more precisely and requires landlords to provide detailed reasons if they withhold part or all of a tenant’s deposit after a lease ends. It also mandates that any disputes over withheld deposits be resolved with proof of actual damage, and it sets strict timelines for returning unused portions of the deposit. Signed into law, this bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing tenants with better protection against unfair deductions from their security deposits.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Health-Care Provider Right to Exercise Conscience

HB 25-1255, also known as the "Medical Ethics Defense Act," allows healthcare providers in Colorado to refuse to participate in or pay for medical procedures that go against their personal beliefs without facing legal consequences. This includes doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies who can cite ethical, moral, or religious reasons for their refusal. The bill protects these providers from discrimination, lawsuits, or loss of licenses if they exercise this right. It also shields religious healthcare organizations from certain employment decisions based on their beliefs. Since the status is "signed," the act has been approved by the governor and is now law.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act

HB 25-1239, also known as the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, updates and strengthens protections against discrimination for people with disabilities in public places. It allows victims of discrimination to seek compensation through the courts, including damages or a fine if businesses don’t comply within 30 days. The bill also makes it easier for individuals with disabilities to request testing accommodations by allowing medical recommendations as proof of need. This act is now signed into law and will be implemented with funding allocated for its enforcement.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Welcome, Reception, & Integration Grant Program

House Bill 25-1244 establishes a grant program in Colorado that supports community organizations helping recent immigrants who don't qualify for federal assistance. Originally, the bill aimed to assist migrants who arrived within the past year, but it now extends support to those who have been in the U.S. up to three years. The governor has signed this bill into law, meaning these grants are now available to help immigrants integrate more smoothly into their new communities.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Gun Show Requirements

HB 25-1238, also known as the Gun Show Requirements bill in Colorado, requires gun show promoters to create a security plan and submit it to local law enforcement. This includes having liability insurance, implementing strict security measures like video surveillance, and ensuring that all firearms sold comply with the mandatory three-day waiting period. The bill also restricts entry for minors unless accompanied by an adult and sets penalties for violations. Additionally, vendors must be licensed and certified, display necessary permits, and follow specific safety protocols to prevent unauthorized sales or unsafe practices. This bill is now signed into law, meaning its regulations are enforceable and will impact gun show organizers and participants across the state.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Youth Health Protection Act

The Youth Health Protection Act, which has been signed into law, restricts medical treatments that help minors who are gender dysphoric or nonconforming to express their gender identity. It also allows parents to refuse consent for such treatments and protects healthcare providers from penalties if they provide counseling based on religious beliefs. The law prevents the use of state funds for these procedures and shields individuals from discrimination when reporting violations. This impacts minors seeking gender-affirming care, their families, medical professionals, and anyone involved in enforcing or opposing the bill's provisions.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Scientific Wildlife Management

House Bill 25-1258, known as the "Scientific Wildlife Management" bill, aims to change how Colorado manages its wildlife. Instead of relying solely on hunting and trapping, it requires the state to use the most current scientific research to create rules that protect wildlife and maintain a healthy ecosystem for everyone in Colorado. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now official policy and must be followed by those managing wildlife in the state.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Regulation of Abortion Clinics

House Bill 25-1252, which has been signed into law, requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to license and regulate medical facilities that perform abortions during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. The bill sets standards for these clinics to ensure they operate safely and effectively. This regulation applies specifically to abortion providers who offer later-term procedures. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and the department must start implementing its requirements.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Limitation on Gender Transition Procedure Claims

House Bill 25-1254, which has been signed into law, sets a time limit for young people under the age of 26 who have undergone gender transition procedures to file legal claims related to these procedures. They must do so by the time they turn 38 years old. This affects anyone who received such medical treatment before turning 26 and now wants to sue over it due to alleged negligence or intentional harm. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Government Transparency Laws

HB 25-1242 is a Colorado bill that aims to enhance government transparency. It removes certain provisions related to the state legislature's meetings and requires law enforcement conduct and discipline records to be made available to the public upon request, with personal officer information redacted. The bill also updates the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) by clarifying how requests for public records are handled, reducing fees for record retrieval, and setting stricter time limits for responses. Additionally, it modifies the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act to make more police interaction reports available to the public within a shorter timeframe. This bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions will now be enforced in practice.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Peace Officer Questions During Traffic Stop

House Bill 25-1243, which has been signed into law in Colorado, stops police officers from asking drivers or passengers why they think the traffic stop is happening. Instead, it requires officers to tell the driver the reason for the stop unless there's a good reason not to do so under the circumstances. This new rule doesn't mean that evidence collected during such stops can be thrown out or that charges will be dismissed if an officer breaks this rule. The law affects anyone who gets pulled over by the police in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Utility Consumer Protection

This Colorado bill, now law, stops the Department of Human Services from asking for citizenship or immigration status on applications for low-income home energy assistance unless required by federal rules. It also prevents sharing this information with federal agencies without a legal requirement. If an application is denied due to missing documents, applicants get 60 days to fix their application and utilities must keep service active during that time.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

In Vitro Fertilization Protection & Gamete Donation Requirements

House Bill 25-1259, also known as the "In Vitro Fertilization Protection and Gamete Donation Requirements," updates Colorado's laws regarding in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive procedures. The bill encourages fertility clinics and gamete banks to keep donors informed about significant medical history changes after donation and requires these institutions to document such updates. It also advises donor-conceived individuals on the risks of sharing their donor’s private information with others. Additionally, it removes certain requirements for donor banks in cases like dissolution or bankruptcy and allows them more flexibility in creating informational materials for donors and recipients without needing to use state-provided documents. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes are now official and enforceable in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Limit Peace Officer Partisan Political Activities

House Bill 25-1246 limits how police officers in Colorado can get involved in politics. It stops these officers from using their work resources or uniforms for political campaigning and bans them from engaging in partisan activities while wearing their uniform. If they break these rules, they could face a fine of up to $1,000 or even lose their job. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the restrictions are now in effect.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House