CO HB1117

Requires vehicle immobilization companies to obtain a permit from the Public Utilities Commission and allows permit denial, suspension, or revocation for felony convictions, unpaid civil penalties, or willful repeated violations

Mandates 24-hour written notice to vehicle owners before immobilization in parking spaces or common areas, with exceptions for repeat offenders, fire zones, disability parking violations, and blocked driveways

Requires property owners to post bilingual (English/Spanish) signage of at least 2 square feet at each entrance with parking restrictions, immobilization warnings, and company contact information effective January 1, 2026

Establishes consumer protections including: partial-payment release for $60 minimum, vehicle release within 90-120 minutes of contact, acceptance of cash and credit cards, itemized billing, and prohibition on patrolling property or accepting kickbacks

Classifies violations as deceptive trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General or district attorneys, and requires companies to photograph and document vehicle condition and immobilization reason before booting