Bill > HB1090

This bill establishes comprehensive protections against deceptive pricing practices in Colorado, focusing primarily on improving price transparency for consumers across various sectors. The legislation requires businesses to clearly and conspicuously disclose the total price of goods, services, or property as a single number, without separating fees or charges, and ensures that this total price is displayed more prominently than any other pricing information. The bill applies to a wide range of businesses, including food and beverage establishments, delivery network companies, and landlords, with specific provisions addressing pricing disclosure for each sector. For landlords, the bill introduces restrictions on fees that can be charged to tenants, such as limiting utility markup fees, preventing increases in charges beyond two percent annually, and prohibiting fees for services not actually provided. The legislation also provides consumers with remedies if they believe a business has violated these pricing transparency requirements, including the ability to demand reimbursement and cease payment of improper fees. Violations are considered deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable practices, and businesses can face financial penalties for non-compliance. The bill aims to protect consumers from hidden or misleading pricing tactics by mandating clear, understandable, and upfront pricing information across different types of transactions and services.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1090