SB 23-150 Colorado Senate · 2023 Regular Session

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

255
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 10, 2023
D Democratic21
21 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican9
4 Yea 5 Nay
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

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