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ColoradoHB26-14262026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Department of Law Legislative Report

Sponsored By: Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Sean Camacho (Democratic), Yara Zokaie (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

15 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.

No discrimination in consumer credit

Lenders cannot deny you credit or impose worse terms because of your disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ancestry. This rule does not apply to sellers or lenders whose prior‑year original unpaid consumer balances were under $1,000,000.

Big fines for synthetic drugs and bath salts

Selling or distributing synthetic cannabinoids or cathinone‑containing “bath salts” is treated as a deceptive trade practice. Each package is a separate violation. Fines are $10,000 to $500,000 per violation, and at least $25,000 when sold to a minor under 18 by a seller who is at least 18 and two years older.

Hotels can require bigger upfront deposits

An innkeeper can require you to show you can pay and collect advance cash for all reserved nights plus a deposit. After a joint room inspection, the deposit is refunded unless used for charges or damages. If you skip the inspection, you give up the right to a joint review.

More acts count as deceptive trade practices

The law adds new unfair or deceptive acts, like doing business without required licenses and selling age‑restricted products to underage buyers. It also updates key definitions such as advertisement, business day, and health club. These changes broaden what the rules cover and who must follow them.

Medical debt interest rules due 2026

The state must issue rules by December 31, 2026 explaining how interest applies to medical‑related consumer debt. The rules guide creditors, collectors, and patients. This clarifies how interest can be charged on medical debt.

No unauthorized immigration legal services

Only authorized people can select answers or advise on immigration forms for pay. Providers cannot use titles like notario publico or immigration consultant to suggest legal skills. This blocks misleading or unauthorized immigration help.

Clearer rules for unlicensed health providers

Unlicensed alternative practitioners cannot give enemas or colonics or treat children ages 2 to 7 unless they disclose they are not licensed physicians. They cannot claim to practice massage or pose as licensed professionals. Anyone who advertises or charges a fee must give a plain written list of training and credentials at first contact.

Real estate brokers default to neutral role

A broker is a transaction‑broker by default. You must sign a written agreement to make a broker your single agent. Written agreements must state the relationship.

Stronger protections for art consignments

Fine art given to a dealer for sale is on consignment and remains trust property until the artist or owner is paid in full. Dealers are strictly liable for loss or damage while they hold the art, with value set in writing. Anyone financially harmed by a violation can sue and recover actual damages and attorney fees.

Fewer counterclaims in music-license disputes

In certain music licensing disputes, a proprietor may bring counterclaims only against the original complainant. If the complainant is a performing rights society, the proprietor cannot counterclaim against individual copyright owners.

New debt collection advisory council

The Attorney General appoints a three‑member council on debt collection. It must meet at least twice a year and can reimburse member expenses. The council ends on September 1, 2032 unless renewed.

Penalties fund mobile home water quality

Civil penalties for failing to register a mobile home park go to the state treasurer. The money is deposited into the mobile home park water quality fund to support those systems.

Consumer councils end on Sept. 1, 2032

Several consumer advisory councils end on September 1, 2032 unless extended. This includes the Consumer Protection Act Advisory Council, the Colorado Privacy Act Advisory Council, the Advisory Council for Debt Collection, and the Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit.

New investigation rules and hearing rights for businesses

Before officials can impound your business property, you get a full chance to be heard. The Attorney General or a district attorney must prove by clear and convincing evidence the order will not impair your business. If your records are kept outside Colorado, you must bring them to a convenient Colorado location or pay reasonable travel and inspection costs. District attorneys also use a standard form to send consumer complaints to the Attorney General.

Closed budget talks on lawsuit costs

The Attorney General can ask the Joint Budget Committee for a closed meeting to discuss lawsuit costs. Documents prepared for these meetings are not public under the open‑records law. This improves budget planning but reduces transparency.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/2/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/28/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/28/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/28/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

    5/13/2026Senate

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

    5/13/2026House

  7. Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    5/12/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

    5/11/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/11/2026Senate

  10. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/11/2026Senate

  11. House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

    5/9/2026House

  12. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    5/8/2026House

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

    5/7/2026House

  14. House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    5/5/2026House

  15. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

    4/28/2026House

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