HB 25-1090 Colorado House · 2025 Regular Session

Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices

Summary
The act: Prohibits a person from offering, displaying, or advertising pricing information for a good, service, or property unless the person clearly and conspicuously discloses the maximum total (total price) of all amounts that a person may pay for the good, service, or property, not including a government charge or shipping charge unless voluntarily included (total price disclosure requirement); Prohibits a person from misrepresenting the nature and purpose of pricing information for a good, service, or property; Requires a person to clearly and conspicuously disclose the nature and purpose of pricing information for a good, service, or property that is not part of the total price; and Prohibits a landlord from requiring a tenant to pay certain fees, charges, or amounts or including in a written rental agreement a provision that requires the tenant to pay a fee, charge, or amount that is prohibited by the act. A person complies with the disclosure requirements if the person does not use deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable acts or practices related to the pricing of goods, services, or property and if the person: Is a food and beverage service establishment that includes a disclosure in the total price for a good or service the amount of any mandatory service charge and how the mandatory service charge is distributed; Can demonstrate that the total price of services the person offers is indeterminate at the time of the offer and clearly and conspicuously discloses the factors that determine the total price, any mandatory fees associated with the transaction, and that the total price may vary; Can demonstrate that the person is governed by and compliant with applicable federal law, rule, or regulation regarding pricing transparency for the particular transaction at issue; Can demonstrate that any fees, costs, or amounts in addition to the total price are associated with real estate settlement services and are not broker commissions or fees; Can demonstrate that the person is providing broadband internet access service or is a cable operator or broadcast satellite provider and is compliant with specified federal law; or Is a delivery network company that clearly and conspicuously discloses that an additional flat fee, variable fee, or percentage fee is charged, any mandatory fees associated with the transaction, and that the total price for the services may vary and complies with other requirements related to disclosure of the additional fee. A landlord or landlord's agent is not required to include, in the required disclosure, the actual amount charged for utility services provided to a tenant's dwelling unit. Additionally, a person is exempt from the act if the person is governed by federal law that preempts state law. A violation of the act constitutes a deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable act or practice and is subject to penalties under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act". In addition to any other remedies available by law or in equity, in a dispute regarding property, a person aggrieved by a violation may send a written demand to the alleged violator: For reimbursement of any fee, charge, or amount unlawfully imposed and for any actual damages suffered; or To notify the alleged violator of their refusal to pay a prohibited fee, charge, or amount unlawfully imposed. If an alleged violator declines to make full legal tender of all fees, charges, amounts, or damages demanded or refuses to cease charging the aggrieved person within 14 days after receiving the written demand, the person is liable for actual damages plus 18% interest, compounded annually. The attorney general may adopt rules to implement the act. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Signed Apr 21, 2025
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What changed between versions

Revised (03/25/2025) PA2 (03/20/2025) · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill was amended to clarify disclosure requirements for visual communications, adding specific criteria about size, contrast, and location to ensure disclosures are distinguishable. This change strengthens consumer protection by making visual disclosures more prominent and easier to identify.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include more detailed requirements for visual disclosures in addition to existing rules for audible disclosures.
REQUIREMENT

Added specific requirements for visual disclosures including size, contrast, location, duration of appearance, and other distinguishing characteristics.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2025 · House Mar 4, 2025

How they voted

2112
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 34
Mar 26, 2025
D Democratic22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican12
12 Nay
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Apr 21, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
lower
4 primary · 36 co-sponsors

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