Require Labeling Disposable Wipes
Summary
Starting December 31, 2023, the act requires each entity described below to label packages of premoistened, nonwoven disposable wipes (covered product) with the phrase "Do Not Flush": A manufacturer of a covered product that is sold or offered for sale in this state; and A wholesaler, supplier, or retailer that is responsible for the labeling or packaging of a covered product. The act outlines the parameters to which the labeling must adhere in order to comply with state and federal requirements, as applicable, and specifies that a violation of the requirements of the act is a deceptive trade practice under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act". APPROVED by Governor April 11, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
House Passage
Mar 2023
Signed into Law
Apr 2023
Introduced Feb 13, 2023
Signed Apr 11, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2023 · House Mar 21, 2023
How they voted
25–5
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 10, 2023
D
Democratic21
100% Yea
R
Republican9
55% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Apr 11, 2023
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Mar 21, 2023
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
Mar 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
lower
Mar 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
lower
Mar 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
Mar 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
upper
Feb 13, 2023
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dylan Roberts
DDemocratic
P
Lisa Frizell
RRepublican
P
Meg Froelich
DDemocratic
P
PW
Perry Will
RRepublican
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