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CO SB299

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Katie Wallace

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires solar sales companies to provide consumers with a written disclosure form (maximum 4 pages) before entering agreements for residential solar or battery storage systems, covering system specifications, costs, warranties, maintenance, and savings estimates

  • Mandates a 3-business-day cooling-off period allowing consumers to cancel purchase agreements without financial penalty (except deposits up to $100), with cancellation rights explained verbally and in writing at signing

  • Requires solar sales companies to conduct a "welcome call" with new customers to confirm identity, explain system details, pricing, and cancellation rights; the cooling-off period does not begin until this call is completed

  • Prohibits misrepresentations by solar companies, including using utility logos without consent, claiming utility affiliation, and purchasing sales leads from non-compliant companies; restricts door-to-door sales hours to 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Requires solar sales companies to provide minimum 4-year warranties for roof damage/water infiltration and workmanship defects; applies to agreements entered on or after July 1, 2026, with violations classified as deceptive trade practices

Legislative Description

Consumer Protection Residential Energy Systems

Financial Services & Commerce

Last Action

Governor Signed

6/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole5/1/2025
Energy & Environment4/28/2025
Committee of the Whole4/23/2025
Transportation & Energy4/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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