Colorado 2025 Bills

Soft Closing of Alcohol Beverage Establishments

House Bill 25-1237, also known as the Soft Closing of Alcohol Beverage Establishments, allows bars and restaurants in Colorado to let customers continue drinking alcohol they purchased on-site from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., but only if local governments opt into this rule. During this hour, these establishments must stop selling new drinks by 2:30 a.m. and remove all alcoholic beverages from the premises by 3 a.m. This bill is now signed into law, meaning it has been approved and will be enforced in any Colorado city or county that chooses to adopt it.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Public Accessibility of Emissions Records

House Bill 25-1241, also known as the Public Accessibility of Emissions Records bill, requires owners or operators of buildings and facilities that emit air pollutants to keep records showing their compliance with air quality regulations. These records must be made available on the owner's public website for anyone to see. Additionally, the Department of Public Health and Environment is required to provide a link to these records on its own website. This bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now enforceable and will impact businesses and organizations that emit air pollutants by requiring them to make compliance information publicly accessible.

Last action: 2025-02-12 · House

Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act

HB 25-1225, known as the "Freedom From Intimidation in Elections Act," aims to prevent individuals from intimidating or threatening others during election activities. This includes voting, helping others vote, and working on election administration tasks like counting votes. The bill specifically states that carrying a visible firearm near these activities is considered intimidation unless the person is a law enforcement officer or security guard acting within their duties. If someone feels they have been intimidated, they can sue to stop the use of firearms in those areas. Since the governor signed this bill into law, it is now enforceable and protects voters and election workers from such threats.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Preserving Access to Rural Independent Pharmacies

House Bill 25-1222, titled "Preserving Access to Rural Independent Pharmacies," aims to help rural independent pharmacies by ensuring they can use private couriers or delivery services to deliver medications to patients. The bill also requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse these pharmacies at least the national average cost for drugs and a dispensing fee. Additionally, it provides protections for rural pharmacies during audits conducted by PBMs, giving them ample time to appeal any penalties or recoupments over $1,000. This legislation benefits rural independent pharmacies and their patients by ensuring better access to medications and fair reimbursement practices. Since the bill has been signed into law, these provisions are now in effect.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Veterans Benefits Claims Consumer Protections

House Bill 25-1233, titled "Veterans Benefits Claims Consumer Protections," aims to protect veterans by setting strict rules for professionals who help them with claims for benefits. The bill limits how much these advisors can charge and requires them to provide clear agreements and secure handling of personal information. It also bans certain unethical practices like guaranteeing success or collecting fees upfront without a signed waiver from the veteran. Since it has been signed, this law is now in effect and helps ensure that veterans receive fair and ethical assistance when applying for benefits.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Funeral Services & Consumer Protections

House Bill 25-1217, also known as the Funeral Services and Consumer Protections Act, clarifies that preneed contracts do not cover transportation services for human remains. It also makes it illegal under Colorado law for funeral directors to steal money paid by clients or potential clients for funeral services. Additionally, the bill delays a requirement for certain funeral industry professionals to have 4,000 hours of work experience until January 1, 2027, instead of January 1, 2026. This bill is now signed into law and will protect consumers from deceptive practices in the funeral services industry.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Public Safety Protections Artificial Intelligence

House Bill 25-1212, also known as the Public Safety Protections Artificial Intelligence bill, aims to protect workers who develop artificial intelligence models by allowing them to report any concerns about public safety or security without fear of retaliation. The bill requires AI developers to inform their employees about these protections and to establish a system for anonymous reporting of risks. If a developer violates this law, affected workers can sue the company in court and may receive compensation including back pay, punitive damages, and legal fees. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now enforceable and AI developers must comply with its requirements.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Redistribution of Lottery Fund

This Colorado bill, HB 25-1215, changes how lottery money is distributed. It sets aside a portion of the lottery fund for new initiatives like outdoor recreation infrastructure and economic development when there's more than $20 million available in the lottery fund each year. The bill also shifts some existing funds to these new initiatives and adjusts how much goes to public schools, wildlife conservation, and parks. Since it has been signed into law, this means that the changes described will now be implemented according to the schedule outlined in the bill.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Requirements for Better Understanding Metropolitan Districts

HB 25-1219, titled "Requirements for Better Understanding Metropolitan Districts," aims to improve transparency and communication from metropolitan districts in Colorado. The bill mandates that these districts notify eligible voters about annual meetings via mail or email and post this information on their websites. It also requires metropolitan districts to provide detailed information online about their services, debts, public infrastructure, and contact details for residents' questions and concerns. Additionally, the bill ensures sellers of residential property within a district disclose relevant financial and operational details to buyers. Since Governor Jared Polis signed this bill into law, it is now active legislation that metropolitan districts must follow.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Capital Needs of Rural and Frontier Hospitals

House Bill 25-1223 aims to address the capital needs of rural and frontier hospitals in Colorado by requiring a study on their current conditions and financial requirements. The bill establishes a task force made up of healthcare professionals, construction experts, and community members who will oversee this study. Once funded, the task force will assess which facilities need renovations or replacements due to outdated building codes and infrastructure, estimate costs, and compile a report for state legislators within 18 months. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now in the process of being implemented with the next step involving the formation of the task force and securing necessary funding.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Motor Vehicle Sales by Manufacturers' Affiliates

Senate Bill 25-160 updates Colorado’s motor vehicle sales laws. It expands the definition of a "manufacturer" to include companies affiliated with car makers and clarifies that these affiliates can't compete against local dealerships in selling or servicing new vehicles. The bill also allows manufacturers who don’t have traditional franchise dealerships in the state to own their own retail stores, regardless of whether they make electric or gasoline-powered cars. Additionally, it adds similar restrictions for powersports vehicle manufacturers (like ATVs and motorcycles). Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now official and enforceable by Colorado authorities.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · Senate

Local Governments Tip Offsets for Tipped Employees

HB 25-1208, also known as Local Governments Tip Offsets for Tipped Employees, allows local governments in Colorado to increase the tip offset for workers who earn tips above the state’s minimum wage. This means that starting January 1, 2026, cities or counties can adjust how much they subtract from a tipped employee's wages when calculating their hourly pay, as long as the worker still earns at least $3.02 more than the state’s minimum wage after tips are considered. The bill has been signed into law and is now in effect. This impacts local businesses that employ tipped workers and ensures these employees meet a certain earning threshold.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Colorado Read to Your Child Day

SJR 25-007, also known as "Colorado Read to Your Child Day," is a bill that establishes an annual day in Colorado dedicated to encouraging parents and caregivers to read to their children. The bill aims to promote early literacy and the importance of reading for child development. Since it has been signed into law, this means that there will now be an official day each year when Coloradans are encouraged to participate in reading activities with kids.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · Senate

Data Reporting Requirements for Kindergarten Through 12th Grade Schools

HB 25-1210 is a Colorado bill that requires schools and school districts to create simplified performance plans for their schools. These plans combine various state, federal, and grant reporting requirements into one streamlined format, making it easier for schools to report on their progress and needs. The bill also calls for the Department of Education to maintain a centralized system to collect these reports and analyze them statewide, helping to better distribute resources where they are needed most. Since the bill has been signed into law, Colorado's schools will now be required to follow this new reporting format starting in August 2025.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modifications

HB 25-1224, which has been signed into law in Colorado, updates the state's unclaimed property laws. It clarifies how preneed funeral contracts are handled and introduces new rules for virtual currency, such as specifying when it is considered abandoned and requiring holders to liquidate it within 30 days of reporting it to the state treasurer. The bill also modifies how tax-deferred retirement accounts can be presumed abandoned and shortens the record retention period for unclaimed property reports from 10 years to 6 years. These changes affect individuals who have unclaimed or abandoned assets, financial institutions holding such assets, and local governments. Since it has been signed into law, these new rules are now in effect and will impact how unclaimed property is managed in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Salaries of Elected Local Officials

House Bill 25-1229 in Colorado allows local elected officials, including county officers and district attorneys, to choose to receive a salary that is less than what the law sets or even no salary at all. This decision must be made annually and reported to the county treasurer before the start of each fiscal year. The bill also changes how Mesa County is categorized for setting salaries, which will lead to higher percentages for officials' pay starting in 2029. Since it has been signed into law, these provisions are now active and affect all relevant elected positions across the state.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Regulation of Medical Nutrition Therapy

HB 25-1220, a Colorado bill that was recently vetoed but then signed into law, aims to regulate dietitians and nutritionists by requiring them to obtain licenses from the state if they want to provide medical nutrition therapy after September 1, 2026. This means that anyone offering such services must meet specific educational and experience requirements and pass an exam (with some exceptions until 2028). The bill also sets up a committee to advise on these regulations and includes penalties for unlicensed practice. It will be reviewed before its scheduled repeal in 2035.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

State Agencies Implement Zero-Based Budgeting

House Bill 25-1216, which has been signed into law in Colorado, requires state agencies like the Department of Revenue, Education, and Transportation to justify all their expenses each year starting from fiscal year 2026-27. This means that every expense, whether it's new or existing, must be reviewed for necessity and cost-effectiveness. By 2027-28, this requirement will apply to all state agencies. The bill also mandates training for these agencies on how to implement this budgeting method and requires annual reports to the legislature about its effectiveness. This law aims to improve financial transparency and efficiency in government spending.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Health Care Review Interim Committee Billing Study

House Bill 25-1226, which has been signed into law, establishes a committee to study health-care billing practices in Colorado. The committee will investigate whether patients are getting their bills on time and why delays might occur. They'll also suggest ways the state can make sure all patients receive timely billing for healthcare services. This affects anyone who uses healthcare services in Colorado. Since the bill is signed, the committee can now start its work to improve how health-care bills are handled across the state.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Tap Fees Imposed by Special Districts

House Bill 25-1211 in Colorado addresses tap fees charged by special water districts. It requires these districts to ensure that the tap fee is reasonably related to the actual costs of providing water service and mandates consideration of factors like expected long-term water usage, square footage, presence of low-water-use appliances, and graywater treatment systems when setting tap fees. This bill affects developers and property owners who need to connect their properties to public water or sewer systems. Since it has been signed into law, the provisions are now in effect, meaning that special districts must follow these guidelines when charging tap fees.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Marijuana Regulation Streamline

HB 25-1209, also known as the Marijuana Regulation Streamline Bill, aims to simplify and enhance regulations for Colorado's marijuana industry. It updates rules on record keeping, manufacturing standards, employee background checks, and research and development practices. The bill also modifies requirements for license holders and removes some restrictions on ownership and transfers of licenses. Signed into law, this means that the new regulations are now in effect and will impact all businesses involved in Colorado's marijuana industry by making compliance processes more efficient and standardized.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Battery Stewardship Programs

Senate Bill 25-163, titled "Battery Stewardship Programs," requires organizations called battery stewardship groups to create plans for collecting and recycling certain types of batteries by July 1, 2027. These plans must detail how the batteries will be collected, transported, processed, and recycled without charging consumers extra fees at checkout. Starting in August 2027, companies that sell or distribute these batteries in Colorado must participate in and fund a battery stewardship group with an approved plan. Retailers won't be allowed to sell certain batteries unless their producers are part of such a program starting July 1, 2029. The bill also mandates that batteries sold after January 1, 2028, must have labels identifying the producer and providing recycling information. The status "signed" means that the governor has signed the bill into law, making it official state legislation. This implies that the requirements outlined in the bill will begin to take effect as specified dates approach, starting with plan submissions by July 1, 2027.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · Senate

Liability When Means of Self-Defense Prohibited

House Bill 25-1232, which has been signed into law, holds property owners and managers responsible if they prohibit people from bringing self-defense weapons onto their premises and someone gets hurt as a result. This means that if a person is injured on the property and believes having a weapon could have prevented the injury, they can sue for damages. The bill also allows lawsuits against government-owned or controlled properties under similar circumstances. This law affects both private property owners and public entities in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Concurrent Enrollment & Higher Education Courses

HB 25-1218, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, allows high school students to take college-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses as part of a direct admission pathway program. These courses can now be included in the state's Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act, which means more high school students will have access to advanced STEM education directly from higher education institutions. This affects students who are interested in pursuing STEM degrees or credentials and aims to provide them with early college credits and better preparation for their future careers. Since it has been signed into law, this bill is now active and its provisions are being implemented.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts

House Bill 25-1228, also known as the "Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts" bill, changes how Colorado evaluates and selects contractors for transportation projects. Instead of just looking at the lowest initial cost, it now considers factors like project schedule, environmental impact, sustainability, quality, and aesthetics to determine which proposal offers the best overall value. This affects anyone involved in or impacted by state transportation projects. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now active and being implemented by the Department of Transportation.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Railroad Safety Requirements

Senate Bill 25-162, titled "Railroad Safety Requirements," enhances safety protocols for trains in Colorado by mandating that after a railroad reports an emergency to the state's watch center, the watch center must inform additional agencies like the Public Utilities Commission and the Office of Rail Safety. The bill also grants the Public Utilities Commission sole authority to inspect and investigate railroads, focusing on Class I railroads, lines used by them as of July 1, 2024, and passenger railroads. Additionally, it requires railroads regulated by this commission to pay fees starting in 2027 to cover safety assessment costs, with a yearly cap of $2,900,000. This bill is now signed into law, meaning its provisions are officially enacted and enforceable.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · Senate

Updates to Medicaid

House Bill 25-1213 updates Colorado's Medicaid program in several ways. It relaxes some construction requirements for assisted living facilities, allows the state healthcare enterprise to receive public funds, and mandates that managed care organizations pay providers within a year when rates are updated starting January 1, 2026. The bill also requires managed care entities to report their medical loss ratios annually, which will be published by the state department on its website for transparency. Additionally, it removes signature requirements from doctors certifying certain therapy services and ensures continuity of care during transitions in home-based or community-based services. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now official and will begin to take effect as specified.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree

House Bill 25-1221, also known as the Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree bill, allows Emily Griffith Technical College to offer an associate degree program that includes apprenticeships and general education courses. The state board must approve this program based on factors like student demand, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with apprenticeship programs. Once approved, the college can receive federal funding for career and technical education. Since the bill has been signed into law, Emily Griffith Technical College can now proceed to offer these new degree programs with the necessary approvals.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Changes Violation Driver Overtaking School Bus

House Bill 25-1230 allows school districts in Colorado to install cameras on school buses that can detect when a driver overtakes a stopped school bus with its lights flashing. If a violation is detected, the authorities can fine the driver up to $300. The bill also assumes that if the camera captures evidence of the bus's stop signal being active, the bus was indeed legally stopped and discharging or receiving students. This law has been signed into practice, meaning it is now enforceable by local school districts with approval from their board of education.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Assault in Second Degree

House Bill 25-1227, which has been signed into law in Colorado, aims to protect emergency medical care providers by making it a felony to assault them while they are providing any type of medical care, not just during emergencies. The bill also makes it easier to charge someone with a crime if they prevent public servants from doing their jobs and clarifies that strangulation using any deadly weapon, including body parts, can be considered a violent crime leading to mandatory jail time. This law affects anyone who might assault or harm medical providers and public servants while they are working. Since the bill has been signed, it is now active and enforceable by law enforcement in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Protect Minors from Sexual or Pornographic Content

House Bill 25-1231, which has been signed into law in Colorado, aims to protect minors from being exposed to sexual or pornographic content. The bill prohibits individuals and organizations from allowing minors to attend events with explicit sexual content or exposing them to any form of pornographic materials, whether digital, print, or broadcast. However, the law allows for age-appropriate sex education in schools and discussions about sexual health by parents or guardians. Violators can face fines up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to two years in jail for repeat offenses, along with potential revocation of business licenses if applicable.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Transit Reform

Senate Bill 25-161, also known as the Transit Reform Act, aims to improve the Regional Transportation District (RTD) by allowing RTD to partner with local entities to expand services and align its operations with state climate goals. The bill requires RTD to develop a strategic plan, report on financial forecasts and progress, and enhance communication about transit safety and service information. It also mandates that residential developments survey residents for interest in bulk-purchased EcoPasses and creates an accountability committee within the Colorado Energy Office to review RTD’s governance and operations. This bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now enforceable and RTD must start implementing these changes as outlined.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · Senate

Appropriate Use of Prison Beds

House Bill 25-1214, titled "Appropriate Use of Prison Beds," aims to improve how Colorado sentences individuals for lower-level felonies and manages parole. The bill requires courts to review specific information before sentencing people to prison for class 5 or 6 felonies and mandates the Department of Corrections to inform courts when a prisoner is nearing their parole eligibility date. It also allows certified recovery residences as treatment options for parolees, removes financial barriers for drug and alcohol treatment programs, and streamlines the parole process for low-risk inmates by creating a presumption in favor of granting parole. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now in effect and will impact how Colorado manages its prison population and parole system.

Last action: 2025-02-11 · House

Protections for Victims of Economic Abuse

House Bill 25-1194, titled "Protections for Victims of Economic Abuse," aims to help victims of economic abuse by giving them the right to stop debt collectors from pursuing debts they claim are a result of coercion. If someone can prove that their debt is due to economic abuse or was forced upon them, creditors and collection agencies must stop trying to collect it until a court decides otherwise. This bill also allows consumer reporting agencies to review disputed debts more thoroughly if the disputes involve economic abuse. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its protections are now in effect for victims of such abuse.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Motor Vehicle Registration Reform & Fees

HB 25-1189, also known as Motor Vehicle Registration Reform & Fees, updates Colorado’s vehicle registration process and fees. It allows county clerks to set shipping and handling fees for license plates and documents, requires salvage vehicles to include detailed disclosure statements on their titles, and gives owners the option to choose a shorter-than-one-year registration period (but only once within 12 months). The bill also simplifies the process for obtaining a rebuilder's certificate of title. This legislation is now signed into law, meaning these changes are officially in effect and will impact vehicle owners and county clerks when registering or selling vehicles.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Risk Model Use in Property Insurance Policies

House Bill 25-1182, also known as the "Risk Model Use in Property Insurance Policies," requires property insurance companies that use wildfire risk models or other scoring methods to share information with regulators and the public. These insurers must include specific factors in their models and provide discounts to policyholders who take steps to reduce fire risks on their properties. The bill also mandates that insurance companies post details about premium savings for such mitigation efforts on their websites and send annual notices to policyholders explaining how wildfire risk scores affect their premiums. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and insurance companies must comply with its requirements.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Utility Economic Development Rate Tariff Adjustments

This Colorado bill, HB 25-1177, allows electric utilities to offer lower rates to businesses that expand in the state and use a significant amount of electricity, without increasing costs for other customers. It also extends the duration these special rates can be offered from up to 10 years to potentially 25 years, and it streamlines the approval process for these rate reductions. The bill has been signed into law, meaning utilities can now apply for these adjustments according to the new rules outlined in the legislation.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Work-Based Learning Experiences in Higher Education

HB 25-1186, titled "Work-Based Learning Experiences in Higher Education," aims to create a pilot program that integrates industry-sponsored projects into college curricula. This initiative will help students gain practical work experience and better prepare for their careers by embedding real-world projects into their coursework. The bill involves collaboration between higher education institutions, state departments, and employers to measure the impact of these learning experiences on both students and faculty. If funded, it would require a report at the end of its three-year pilot phase with recommendations for future improvements. The bill has been signed into law, meaning that the pilot program can now proceed if sufficient funding is secured. This will affect higher education institutions in Colorado by potentially changing how they incorporate work-based learning opportunities into their programs.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Property Tax Payment Schedule

House Bill 25-1199 in Colorado allows property owners who owe more than $25 in real estate taxes on their residential or certain commercial properties to pay these taxes in four equal installments instead of the current two. The first installment is due by February 30th, and subsequent payments are due April 30th, July 15th, and September 15th. To qualify for this option, property owners must have paid at least half of their tax bill by April 30th. If a payment isn't made on time, interest starts accruing from the missed deadline date. The bill also extends the notice period for unpaid taxes to October 15th if someone opts for the four-payment plan and misses the September 15th deadline. This new law has been signed into effect.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve

House Bill 25-1181, also known as the Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve (CLER) bill, establishes and clarifies the status of CLER as a state law enforcement agency rather than just a volunteer organization. This means that all members of the Colorado Rangers must be certified peace officers by the Peace Officers Standards and Training board. The bill allows the Colorado Rangers to receive compensation for extended deployments within or outside the state and permits them to accept gifts, grants, and donations. Since it has been signed into law, this bill is now active and affects how the Colorado Rangers operate and are funded.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Landlord Procedures for Removal of Tenants

House Bill 25-1196 in Colorado updates landlord procedures for removing tenants. It clarifies that landlords can evict tenants or terminate leases if there's another legal reason beyond just unpaid late fees, and they must have a valid reason to issue demand letters asking tenants to leave. The bill also requires demand letters to be written in the tenant’s primary language upon request at lease signing and allows landlords to post notices to vacate after only one failed attempt to serve them directly. Since this bill has been signed into law, these changes are now enforceable by law.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Smart Meter Opt-In Program

House Bill 25-1175, also known as the Smart Meter Opt-In Program, changes how utility companies can install smart meters in Colorado. Currently, these companies can put smart meters on your home without asking if you want one, but starting September 1, 2025, they must first inform customers about their right to opt-out and request a non-smart meter instead. The bill requires utilities to send out multiple notifications before installing a smart meter and maintain information online about customer rights and data privacy. Since the bill has been signed into law, utility companies will need to follow these new rules when deploying smart meters after this date.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Community-Based Continuing Care for Seniors

House Bill 25-1184, also known as the Community-Based Continuing Care for Seniors bill, allows life care institutions in Colorado to offer support services like health and daily living assistance directly to seniors in their homes. This means that instead of moving into a facility, older adults can receive help staying in their own homes or other community settings while waiting for admission to a life care institution. The bill has been signed into law, so these changes are now official and institutions can start providing these services right away.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

First Responder Voter Registration Record Confidentiality

House Bill 25-1195, also known as the First Responder Voter Registration Record Confidentiality Act, allows peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical service providers, and other first responders to keep their home addresses confidential when registering to vote or filing financial disclosures. This means that these individuals can request that their voter registration records be kept private from public view, protecting them from potential threats or harassment. The bill is now signed into law, meaning that first responders who qualify can start requesting address confidentiality for their voting and financial records without any processing fees.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Model Money Transmission Modernization Act

HB 25-1201, also known as the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act, updates Colorado’s regulations for companies that handle money transfers. It clarifies how these companies are regulated and monitored, makes it easier for them to participate in multistate licensing programs, and provides more options for enforcement if a company fails to meet its obligations. This bill has been signed into law, meaning the updated rules are now in effect for businesses operating in Colorado that handle money transmission services.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Colorimetric Field Drug Test Working Group

House Bill 25-1183, titled "Colorimetric Field Drug Test Working Group," establishes a task force in Colorado to study and make recommendations about the use of colorimetric drug tests during criminal proceedings and in correctional settings. The bill aims to identify any potential harms caused by these tests and suggest ways to reduce them. It requires the group to submit a report with their findings and suggestions to lawmakers by December 1, 2025. However, the task force can only operate if a nonprofit organization is hired through a competitive bidding process before June 13, 2025, and funding from general state funds cannot be used for this purpose. The bill has been signed into law but needs to go through several steps before the working group can start its work. This means that while the framework is in place, actual activities won't begin until a suitable nonprofit organization is selected and agrees to take on the role of managing the task force's operations.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Confidential Court Documents

House Bill 25-1187, also known as the Confidential Court Documents bill, updates Colorado law by ensuring that criminal background checks submitted with requests to modify or end civil protection orders are kept confidential. The court is the only entity allowed to receive these background checks, and it can share this information with the protected party only if the restrained party gives their consent. This bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now in effect and must be followed by courts handling such cases.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Sale of Electrical Assisted Bicycles Requirements

HB 25-1197, also known as the Sale of Electrical Assisted Bicycles Requirements, is a Colorado law that ensures sellers provide clear information about electric bicycles they sell. Starting in 2027, manufacturers must label new electric bikes with their specific class based on how fast and how they operate. The bill also stops people from falsely advertising non-electric bikes as electric ones or using misleading words to sell them. Additionally, it requires that batteries for these bikes be certified safe by an independent lab. This law affects anyone who buys, sells, or manufactures electric bicycles in Colorado. Since the status is "signed," this means the bill has been approved and signed into law, so its requirements will start taking effect as specified.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Regional Planning Roundtable Commission

House Bill 25-1198 establishes a Regional Planning Roundtable Commission within the Department of Local Affairs in Colorado. The commission, made up of 21 appointed members who serve three-year terms (with some serving two years initially), will help local governments address regional issues by defining affected areas, suggesting participants for roundtables, and identifying state resources to assist them. The bill requires the Department of Local Affairs to secure funding through grants or donations before the commission can be formed and begin its work. Since it has been signed into law, this means that once the necessary funds are secured, the commission will start operating to support regional planning efforts across Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House

Behavioral Health Treatment Stigma for Providers

HB 25-1176 in Colorado is a bill that aims to reduce stigma around mental health and substance use disorders for medical professionals. It requires the state's medical board to update licensing applications so they no longer ask doctors about past or current health issues that don't affect their ability to practice safely and ethically. The bill also ensures that doctors can refer themselves to support programs without having to disclose personal health information to the board unless it currently impacts patient safety. This means that doctors with a history of mental health conditions or substance use disorders, if they are now stable and capable of practicing safely, won't have to reveal this past information when applying for or renewing their license. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes will be implemented as part of the licensing process in Colorado.

Last action: 2025-02-10 · House