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ColoradoHB26-10132026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Ratio Utility Billing Systems

Sponsored By: Emily Sirota (Democratic), Javier Mabrey (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Mike Weissman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Housing

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New utility billing protections for Colorado renters

Colorado landlords can divide utility costs among tenants using a ratio-based billing system. Total tenant bills cannot exceed the utility provider’s charge for the whole property. Landlords and their agents cannot add markups, surcharges, or fees unless another law allows them. Costs for common areas and shared facilities must be left out of tenants’ shares. The lease or an addendum must clearly and prominently explain how each tenant’s share is calculated. The law also preserves a separate existing legal exception for utility charges.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 77

House vote • 3/12/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 41 • No: 22

House vote • 3/12/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 41 • No: 22

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 23 • No: 12

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1013, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 2/18/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 41 • No: 18

House vote • 2/4/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1013 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 10 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/26/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/19/2026House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/18/2026House

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

    3/12/2026House

  6. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

    3/11/2026House

  7. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/9/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/5/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

    2/19/2026Senate

  11. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/18/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/17/2026House

  13. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    2/6/2026House

  14. House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/4/2026House

  15. Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

    1/14/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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