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CO HB1012

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Delivery service platforms and grocery stores must disclose a comparison of the on-app price versus the in-store price when consumers select goods for purchase and on the subtotal page before completing transactions

  • Charging "captive consumers" unreasonably excessive prices is prohibited and constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act

  • "Captive consumers" are defined as consumers at locations without competitive alternatives, including airports, hospitals, event venues with 2,000+ capacity, outdoor events expecting 2,000+ attendees, and correctional facilities

  • Sellers are presumed to engage in unfair trade practices if they charge captive consumers more than the average county price for comparable goods or services; sellers may rebut this presumption by demonstrating prices were not unreasonably excessive

  • The Attorney General may adopt rules to establish guidelines for determining unreasonably excessive prices, and the effective date is August 12, 2026

Legislative Description

Consumer Protections to Promote Fair Market Pricing

Business & Economic Development

Last Action

House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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