< Back March 4, 2022 HOUSE ADVANCES ELECTRIC AND GAS CONSUMER PROTECTIONS DENVER, CO – The House today advanced legislation on Second Reading that will create new consumer protections to prohibit service disconnections in the middle of the night. “No one should unexpectedly have their heat or electricity cut off with no ability to reconnect their service the same day,” said Rep. Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood. “Disconnections and disruptions take an economic and emotional toll on households, and these issues have only been exacerbated by the tremendous pressures of the last two years. This legislation will protect consumers and also save them money by connecting them with critical utility bill payment assistance programs.” HB22-1018 , sponsored by Representative Chris Kennedy, would create new rules for service disconnections and reconnections and better connect eligible consumers with utility assistance programs which may cover the cost of their utility bills. The bill prohibits electric and gas utilities from disconnecting a customer’s service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and after 11:59 PM during the week. It also, under certain circumstances, requires utilities to reconnect service on the same day a consumer makes a payment agreement. The bill requires better communication between utilities and consumers to ensure consumers have access to the utility bill payment assistance programs they are eligible for. The bill also expands eligibility for utility assistance programs by aligning income qualification definitions with legislation passed last session. Previous Next

Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo, today released the following statement on the first meeting of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee: < Back July 2, 2024 Rep. Mauro Statement on First Wildfire Matters Interim Committee Meeting DENVER, CO - Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo, today released the following statement on the first meeting of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee: “As a member of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee, it was great to hear from the Colorado Fire Commission and our state agencies to discuss wildfire issues across our state. Wildfires are a very real and dangerous threat in Colorado, and I know it is top-of-mind for Puebloans as the Oak Ridge Fire continues to spread. On the Wildfire Matters Review Committee this summer, I look forward to crafting policies to reduce our wildfire risk and ensure our communities have the resources they need to stay safe.” Previous Next

< Back April 19, 2022 BILLS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND BOOST LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVANCE Behavioral health bill directs $5 million in federal funds for Colorado land-based Tribes to develop a behavioral health facility DENVER, CO – House committees today passed two bills sponsored by Representative Barbara McLachlan that will increase access to behavioral health care for Colorado’s land-based tribes and help law enforcement departments hire new officers. SB22-148 , sponsored by Representatives McLachlan and Marc Catlin, is part of the legislature’s ongoing commitment to addressing Colorado’s behavioral health crisis using $450 million in federal pandemic relief funds secured in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). To further Colorado Tribes’ ability to provide culturally responsive behavioral health care in specialized facilities, this bill will provide a one-time $5 million grant to Colorado land-based Tribes to support building or renovating a tribal behavioral health facility for inpatient services and transitional housing. The bill passed 12-0. “The bills we advanced today focus on critical issues facing rural Colorado communities,” said Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango. “Our bill will break down arbitrary barriers in order to help rural law enforcement departments hire new officers and bolster their workforce. We’re also dedicating $5 million in federal funds to increase access to critical behavioral health care services for Colorado’s land-based tribes.” “HB22-1371 will help boost rural law enforcement departments by helping them hire new officers,” said Rep. Dylan Roberts, D-Avon. “By allowing departments to hire officers that have not yet become Colorado residents, we’ll open up the talent pool and remove red tape that prevents dedicated people from serving our communities and give them the opportunity to find affordable housing.” HB22-1371, sponsored by Representatives McLachlan and Dylan Roberts would help rural law enforcement departments hire new officers by removing the requirement that peace officers be a Colorado resident. This will broaden the talent pool from which departments can recruit new officers. Previous Next

The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee today passed legislation to expand eligibility for the successful CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) program to better equip small businesses for success, create more good-paying jobs, and support local economies. HB26-1003 passed by a vote of 10-3. < Back February 4, 2026 Ricks, Camacho Bill to Create Jobs and New Small Businesses Passes Committee DENVER, CO - The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee today passed legislation to expand eligibility for the successful CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) program to better equip small businesses for success, create more good-paying jobs, and support local economies. HB26-1003 passed by a vote of 10-3. “Colorado Democrats believe in fostering an economy where small businesses and hardworking people can thrive, and our bill would help equip small businesses with the resources to create more good-paying jobs and flourish in their communities,” said Rep. Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora. “Small businesses and workers are the backbone of Colorado’s economy, which is why we created the CLIMBER program in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to support small businesses across Colorado. Our legislation would make this a permanent tool by removing pandemic-era specific language so we can continue to support small businesses, workers and local economies.” “This bill will help grow our economy, boost wages, and support entrepreneurs as they start and grow their small businesses,” said Rep. Sean Camacho, D-Denver. “The CLIMBER Program successfully helped sustain and grow small businesses during the COVID shutdowns, but between Trump’s tariffs and federal funding cut threats, businesses are facing new challenges. This legislation would make this support more accessible by allowing more small businesses to qualify for CLIMBER loans, helping keep Colorado communities resilient to economic hardship.” HB26-1003 , sponsored by Reps. Naquetta Ricks and Sean Camacho, would remove the COVID-19 recovery provisions of the Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Loan Program to make the program a permanent tool and expand eligibility for loans. The bill also aims to increase the accessibility of the Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Fund by lowering the matching ratio requirement. In order to support Colorado's small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado Democrats established the CLIMBER program in 2020 to offer small business loans with below-market interest rates. Under the program, small businesses with up to 99 employees may apply for working capital loans between $10,000 and $500,000. These loans can be used to hire more employees, start or expand brick-and-mortar storefronts, get new businesses off the ground and more. In fiscal year 2023-2024, the CLIMBER program loaned over $17 million and helped create or support nearly 1,900 jobs across the state. Rep. Ricks passed a law in 2024 to make the CLIMBER Program permanent and target resources and expertise to underserved businesses in order to secure favorable loans. The committee also passed HB26-1013 , sponsored by Reps. Emily Sirota and Javier Mabrey, to build on Colorado Democrats’ landmark ‘junk fees’ law. The bill would provide clarity for landlords and tenants around how utilities can be billed. Under the bill, landlords would be able to use ratio utility billing systems, as long as they meet certain requirements, including clearly communicating the use of this billing practice in the rental agreement and not charging tenants more than the amount they were charged by the utility company. HB26-1013 passed by a vote of 10-3. Last year, Colorado Democrats passed a law to save Coloradans money by cracking down on hidden ‘junk’ fees. The law requires businesses to be transparent about their pricing so consumers aren’t blindsided by undisclosed and excessive fees. In January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission called on the Colorado legislature to pass legislation to tackle these ‘junk fees.’ In their report , they found that consumers were paying double the price that was originally advertised on food delivery apps and over $1,700 annually on rental fees under the country’s largest single-family rental company. Previous Next

The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens that would create jobs and boost rural economies. HB24-1001 passed by a vote of 59-5. < Back April 29, 2024 House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Boost Rural Economies, Support Farmers and Ranchers DENVER, CO - The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens that would create jobs and boost rural economies. HB24-1001 passed by a vote of 59-5. The House also passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Matthew Martinez that would create a refundable state income tax credit for a farm or ranch that uses certain stewardship practices that benefit the environment like improving soil health and water efficiency. HB24-1249 passed by a vote of 57-7. “The Rural Jump-Start Program has supported numerous small businesses and created new jobs for rural Coloradans in communities like mine,” said Rep. Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs. “With this bipartisan legislation, more small business owners can continue to receive grants and tax credits through the Rural Jump-Start Program to grow, support, and retain employees. We’re boosting Colorado’s mountain and rural resort towns and helping rural businesses thrive.” HB24-1001 , also sponsored by Representative Rick Taggart, R-Grand Junction, aims to extend income tax credits and grants available to businesses and their employees that participate in the Colorado Rural Jump-start Zone Program and Grant Program. Under this bill, the Grant Program would extend through June 2026 and the Jump-start Zone Program, which includes the business tax incentives, would extend through 2031. These successful programs are designed to reduce the costs of starting a new business or hiring new employees in rural economic jump-start zones . HB24-1001 would play a crucial role in boosting rural economies, supporting small businesses, and creating new jobs in all four corners of the state. HB24-1249 , also sponsored by Assistant Minority Leader Ty Winter, R-Trinidad, would create a new refundable income tax credit from 2026 through 2030 for farms and ranches that engage in agricultural stewardship practices. These stewardship practices can include rotational grazing, reductions in tilling soil, compost application and other practices that increase soil health, improve water efficiency, or create more diverse and thriving ecosystems while maintaining the productivity of the farm or ranch. “With the help of this bill, we are ensuring that our farmers and ranchers are recognized and benefit from the work that they do to keep our lands thriving and conserving water as they utilize practices that improve soil health,” said Rep. Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista. “This tax credit will benefit our agriculture producers who invest in stewardship practices on their lands, saving them money while they produce and support agricultural systems for our state.” Under this bill, farmers and ranchers would be eligible for a refundable income tax credit determined by the number of stewardship practices that the farm or ranch uses. The tax credit amounts are: Up to $75 per acre for one stewardship practice, with a maximum yearly credit of $150,000, Up to $100 per acre for two stewardship practices, with a maximum yearly credit of $200,000, and Up to $150 per acre for three or more stewardship practices, with a maximum yearly credit of $300,000. Previous Next

< Back May 10, 2021 HOUSE ADVANCES RECORD SEALING BILL Bill would preserve public access to records when necessary and allow Coloradans a second chance to thrive DENVER, CO– The House today advanced legislation sponsored by Representatives Mike Weissman and Jennifer Bacon that would automatically seal records for low level offenses while preserving public access to records when necessary and in the public interest. “Punishment for an offense should end when the sentence does, but for many who have come into contact with our criminal justice system, court records can block access to housing or employment for a lifetime,” said Rep. Mike Weissman, D-Aurora. “Without automatic record sealing, it can be expensive and often extremely difficult for Coloradans to truly have a second chance after they have served their sentence for a low level offense. This bill preserves access to criminal records when it is in the public interest to do so while allowing Coloradans the opportunity to fully return to life outside of our criminal justice system.” “In our system, just having an arrest record even if you were never charged keeps you from opportunities. Automatic record sealing is one of the most obvious tools we have to ensure that Coloradans have a real opportunity to successfully reenter society and thrive after leaving the criminal justice system,” said Rep. Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver. “The evidence is clear: clean slate laws like this help people access education, housing and employment, and reduce recidivism. For the Black and Brown Coloradans who have faced disproportionate impacts from our unjust criminal legal system, automatic record sealing is a necessary step to curb the systemic racism that often blocks pathways to success.” Two years ago the legislature passed HB19-1275, a bill that created a process for people convicted of low level offenses to petition the court to have their record sealed, by a vote of 91-6 across both chambers. Under HB21-1214, certain records for low-level drug offenses would be automatically sealed. The bill does not change the non-drug offenses eligible to be considered by a court for discretionary sealing and would still not apply to violent offenses, child abuse, or driving under the influence, among other exceptions in current law. It requires waiting periods of up to ten years depending on the offenses being considered by a court for sealing. With the exception of a life sentence, punishment in our criminal legal system is meant to be finite–meaning it ends. However, a criminal record follows a defendant for the rest of their lives, often impacting opportunities for housing or employment, even for minor offenses. Criminal records make it harder for people to re-integrate into their communities and create barriers to secure housing and employment. When record sealing is based on a petition system, the burden falls on the individual to be aware of their eligibility and to navigate a time-consuming and costly process to secure relief. Nearly half of Black men and almost 40 percent of white males are arrested by the time they are 23 years old. The bill, which is supported by the ACLU and Americans for Prosperity, shifts the onus of responsibility onto the system while still allowing records to be easily unsealed if there is an intervening factor, for example if the person who committed the offense is running for public office. Furthermore, comprehensive arrest data is collected under SB20-217 regarding the race, ethnicity and gender of every person arrested in Colorado in order to reveal patterns of discriminatory law enforcement practices. Previous Next

Representative Bob Marshall held his fourteenth town hall yesterday at the Highlands Ranch library where he highlighted bipartisan legislative accomplishments to cap property taxes and prevent auto thefts. < Back July 19, 2024 Marshall Holds 14th Town Hall, Highlights Bipartisan Bills on Property Tax, Auto Theft, Equity Theft HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO – Representative Bob Marshall held his fourteenth town hall yesterday at the Highlands Ranch library where he highlighted bipartisan legislative accomplishments to cap property taxes and prevent auto thefts. “It’s always great to hear from constituents in House District 43 about the issues that matter most to them, and it was a privilege to participate in my 14th town hall this year,” said Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch. “I’m proud of our bipartisan work to reduce property taxes, which will save homeowners money and make our communities more affordable. I’m also excited that our bipartisan approach to cracking down on auto thefts has led to a significant state-wide reduction in stolen vehicles. Coloradans expect us to work together to put partisanship aside and deliver results, and that’s what we’ve done by cutting taxes while fully funding our schools.” Rep. Marshall sponsored legislation to reduce property taxes and voted for the bipartisan property tax package that will save homeowners money. In 2023, Rep. Marshall cosponsored bipartisan legislation to crack down on auto thefts, which led to a 45 percent reduction in stolen vehicles. He also sponsored legislation to reform Colorado’s tax foreclosure sale process to protect homeowners. This year, he voted for the bipartisan budget and School Finance Act which eliminated the budget stabilization factor and increased funding for public schools by over $400 million. Previous Next

The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Jenny Willford and Lorena Garcia that would improve price transparency and allow Colorado families to request refunds on waitlist fees, application fees, and deposits if they don’t enroll their child in a child care center. SB25-004 passed by a vote of 38-22, with all House Republicans present opposing the effort to protect parents from out of control child care fees. < Back March 13, 2025 House Passes Bill to Save Coloradans Money on Child Care DENVER, CO - The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Jenny Willford and Lorena Garcia that would improve price transparency and allow Colorado families to request refunds on waitlist fees, application fees, and deposits if they don’t enroll their child in a child care center. SB25-004 passed by a vote of 38-22, with all House Republicans present opposing the effort to protect parents from out of control child care fees. “It’s expensive to raise children in 2025, and families shouldn’t have to shell out thousands of dollars on waitlist fees and deposits for child care centers that don’t even offer their child a spot,” said Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn. “This bill allows families to recover some of the fees associated with the application and waitlist processes to save hardworking families money on child care. Colorado Democrats are committed to making our state a more affordable place to live, and this legislation is one of the many steps we’re taking to save Coloradans money.” “Families shouldn’t have to budget for thousands of dollars worth of child care deposit and waitlist fees,” said Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County. “It can be difficult to clear a child care waitlist, which is why some families are spending thousands of dollars on numerous child care deposits and waitlists despite the uncertainty of whether or not their application will be accepted. Our legislation would allow families to receive a refund for fees and deposits if they are not offered enrollment within six months, allowing families to save their hard-earned money.” SB25-004 would require child care centers to provide a transparent fee schedule upon registration, when joining a waitlist, or at the request of a family. The bill would also require application fees, waitlist fees, or deposits to be refundable after six months if a child is not admitted and remains on the waitlist. Centers would be able to keep costs associated with an administrative fee, which would be determined by the Department of Early Childhood in consultation with families in child care programs, licensed child care providers, and other stakeholders. Previous Next

The House today passed bipartisan legislation to waive Colorado's state park entry fees for enrolled members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. < Back April 14, 2025 Bipartisan Bill to Provide Free State Park Entry to Colorado Ute Tribes Passes House DENVER, CO – The House today passed bipartisan legislation to waive Colorado's state park entry fees for enrolled members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. “Long before Colorado was a state, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe were stewards of the land now known as our state parks,” said Rep. Katie Stewart, D-Durango. “This bill ensures that enrolled members of the Colorado Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe can receive free entry to Colorado's state parks. From Mancos State Park in Southwest Colorado, to Golden Gate State Park in the foothills, this bill is the first step in an ongoing process by the state to honor the commitment and uphold the ancestral land reconnection for the oldest continuous residents of our state.” HB25-1163 passed by a vote of 63-1 and is also sponsored by Representative Rick Taggart, R-Grand Junction. This bill would waive the entrance fee to all of Colorado’s state parks for enrolled members of the Colorado Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. There are 43 state parks in Colorado located in communities across the state. This bill aims to formally recognize the profound cultural and spiritual connections Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe members have the land. HB25-1163 will reduce barriers to accessing outdoor space while modifying governmental systems which have historically excluded Indigenous people. The bill is supported by leaders of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. Previous Next

The House today passed legislation to ensure Colorado workers are compensated equally for their labor. < Back May 1, 2023 House Passes Equal Pay for Equal Work DENVER, CO – The House today passed legislation to ensure Colorado workers are compensated equally for their labor. SB23-105, sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Bacon and Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez, would strengthen the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, bringing Colorado closer to closing the wage gap. “If men and women are doing the same job, they should be compensated the same for it, plain and simple,” said Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, D-Denver. “In Colorado, despite our progress, we’re still fighting to achieve pay equity and close the wage gap that inevitability hurts women and families. This legislation strengthens Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act by further breaking down wage barriers and helping women succeed in their careers.” “The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act is already law, yet women in Colorado are still earning less than men for doing the same job,” said Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver . “We’re committed to helping communities hit hardest by the pandemic build back stronger, and that begins with equal pay for equal work. The wage gaps between Black women and white men are resounding, and our legislation takes steps to combat wage discrimination and ensure all women are paid fairly. The bill will foster an environment for women to advocate for better, fairer wages.” SB23-105 , passed the House by a vote of 41 to 21 and would strengthen Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act to ensure all Colorado workers are compensated equally for their labor. Specifically, this bill would require the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to accept and mediate complaints, provide legal resources concerning alleged wage inequality, and to promulgate rules to further prevent wage discrimination. Previously the department was only authorized to do so; this bill provides a clearer directive accompanied with the resources and staffing to back it up. This bill would also require CDLE to investigate complaints or other leads concerning wage inequality, and to address the situation if the complaint is found to be valid as well as requiring employers to follow specific guidelines for job postings. SB23-105 would also extend the maximum period for which a person pursuing a wage discrimination complaint may receive back pay to six years, doubling what is currently allowed under state law. Previous Next

DENVER, CO – The House today passed legislation to combat child hunger by taking advantage of the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program and providing students with nutrition assistance during summer break. SB23B-002 passed by a vote of 44-16. < Back November 20, 2023 House Passes Bill to Combat Child Hunger, Support Working Families DENVER, CO – The House today passed legislation to combat child hunger by taking advantage of the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program and providing students with nutrition assistance during summer break. SB23B-002 passed by a vote of 44-16. “For many children in Colorado, school is the only place they receive consistent meals which means they often face hunger during the summer months,” said Rep. Shannon Bird, D-Westminster. “This legislation takes full advantage of an expansion of a federal program to keep our kids fed year-round. No kid should go hungry, and we’re working together to combat child hunger and make purchasing nutritious, healthy food more affordable for families.” “Having access to food is not a reality for all kids living in Colorado, in fact one in nine kids face hunger,” said Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County . “Child hunger gets worse during the summer months, and our important legislation utilizes federal funding to help hard working families put food on the table. Many families see their grocery bill skyrocket during the summer, and by leveraging federal funds we can combat child hunger so every kid has the chance to be their best.” SB23B-002 would allocate an estimated $35 million to expand EBT benefits, which would help families purchase groceries from SNAP retailers during the summer months when child hunger is most severe. Families with children eligible for the national free and reduced-price school meals program will receive $40 a month per eligible child for the summer benefit in 2024, to be adjusted for inflation in following years. The Summer EBT Program was established in December 2022 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, with the program beginning in the summer of 2024. By taking action now, Colorado is a national leader on this issue. Ten other states indicated to the U.S. Department of Agriculture that they intend to do so next year, which would postpone their program’s start until 2025. Previous Next

On October 1, legislation goes into effect to strengthen safeguards for homeowners with HOAs to help them retain the equity they built in their property and avoid HOA foreclosures. < Back September 30, 2025 Law Takes Effect to Protect Homeowners in HOA Communities DENVER, CO - On October 1, legislation goes into effect to strengthen safeguards for homeowners with HOAs to help them retain the equity they built in their property and avoid HOA foreclosures. “Homeownership is an important way to build generational wealth, but our current laws allow HOAs to strip away everything Coloradans worked hard for, which threatens the stability of hardworking families,” said Rep. Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora. “If a homeowner suffers from a medical emergency, loses their job, or experiences other financial hardships that impact their HOA payments, their home can be foreclosed and sold for just cents on the dollar, and the owner’s hard-earned equity disappears instantly. This law helps create critical safeguards to ensure better notice, transparency, and accountability around HOA foreclosures so Coloradans can stay safely housed and protect their equity.” “Homeowners deserve the certainty and stability of knowing that their home will not be sold out from under them without an opportunity to retain their equity - regardless of whether or not they have an HOA,” said Sen. Tony Exum, Sr., D-Colorado Springs. “Becoming a homeowner is a way to build generational wealth and secure housing stability for the long haul. By adding measures to increase transparency, strengthen homeowner protections, and prevent hasty enforcement and foreclosure actions from an HOA, we can keep Colorado families in their homes.” “Colorado HOA homeowners, especially in my district, have had their largest asset taken from them and sold at an auction for a fraction of its worth over sometimes very small amounts owed to the HOA,” said Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver. “It can be difficult to recover after a foreclosure, especially with high housing costs and no equity to fall back on from the foreclosed property. With this law going into effect, we’re helping hardworking Coloradans from being senselessly displaced and ensuring that homeowners can recover some equity from the house they paid for.” In cases where an HOA pursues a foreclosure against a unit owner, HB25-1043 allows an owner to file a motion with the court to delay the sale of their home at auction for up to nine months, during which time the owner could sell the home at market price. Currently, an HOA may sell the unit at auction for only the cost of unpaid assessments and attorneys’ fees, leaving the homeowner with little to no equity from the sale. Before taking legal action or referring an HOA homeowner to a collection agency, the law strengthens the requirement that an HOA have a written policy of sending a unit owner the HOA’s ledger verifying the amount owed within seven business days after a homeowner requests it. Under HB25-1043, an HOA must also provide information from the HOA Information and Resource Center about its ability to foreclose and force a sale of a unit before taking legal action against a unit owner. The law also requires an HOA to provide homeowners with a notice regarding the right to participate in credit counseling at least 30 days before initiating a foreclosure. HOAs are now required to include additional information for the previous year when submitting their annual registration with the Department of Regulatory Affairs. This includes the number of unit owners who were late on payments of assessments, judgments obtained against unit owners, payment plans entered into with unit owners, and foreclosure actions filed by the HOA. Reps. Ricks and Bacon have passed numerous laws to protect HOA homeowners, including protections to prevent HOAs from quickly foreclosing on homeowners because of late or unpaid HOA fines and fees. Rep. Bacon and Sen. Exum also passed a law to create safeguards against foreclosure and protect HOA residents from having to pay excessive attorney fees that can result from enforcement actions. Homeowners in Colorado Springs are currently protesting an unexpected $20,000 special assessment fee from their HOA. Under HB25-1043, these homeowners would have additional protections if their HOA pursues foreclosure for nonpayment of the special assessment fee. Previous Next