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ColoradoHB25-11082025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Prohibitions in Rental Agreements Due to Death

Sponsored By: Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Javier Mabrey (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Ron Weinberg (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Fewer lease charges after tenant death

When a Colorado lease ends early because the tenant died, clauses requiring preset damages or other early-ending penalties are unenforceable. Landlords also cannot enforce clauses requiring repayment of concessions or move-in discounts. After notice of death, clauses cannot demand future rent beyond the later of month-end or 10 business days after the home is vacated. These protections apply to leases entered into on or after the law's effective date, set at September 1, 2025. A referendum petition filed within 90 days after final adjournment delays that date until voter approval in November 2026 and the governor's declaration of the vote.

Landlords can reclaim homes after death

After a Colorado tenant dies, the landlord can reclaim the home without an eviction case or court order through either route. The estate's personal representative can notify the landlord that the home is surrendered. Alternatively, 30 days after death, the landlord can reclaim it if rent remains unpaid or substantially all the tenant's belongings are removed. These rules apply to leases entered into on or after the law's effective date, set at September 1, 2025. A referendum petition filed within 90 days after final adjournment delays that date until voter approval in November 2026 and the governor's declaration of the vote.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Carlos Barron

    Republican • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Jenny Willford

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Feret

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Rep. S. Bird

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 333 • No: 41

House vote • 4/15/2025

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 52 • No: 12

House vote • 4/15/2025

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 14

Senate vote • 4/14/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1108, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B).

Yes: 6 • No: 1

House vote • 3/4/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 53 • No: 9

House vote • 3/4/2025

Third reading: Amd (l.005)

Yes: 60 • No: 2

House vote • 3/4/2025

Third reading: Perm

Yes: 61 • No: 1

House vote • 2/19/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1108, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/4/2025House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/6/2025House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/6/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/6/2025House

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    4/15/2025House

  6. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/14/2025Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/11/2025Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/10/2025Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

    3/6/2025Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

    3/4/2025House

  11. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/3/2025House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/28/2025House

  13. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    2/24/2025House

  14. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/19/2025House

  15. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

    1/27/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Local Government & Housing Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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