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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Passed
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING HOUSING.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Colorado Multifamily Construction Incentive Program to address housing affordability and construction defect challenges in the state. The bill aims to encourage the construction of more affordable housing, particularly condominiums and townhomes, by establishing a new framework for handling construction defect claims. Key provisions include requiring builders of multifamily housing to provide warranties covering different components of a home for specific periods (one year for workmanship, two years for plumbing and electrical systems, and six years for major structural components), mandating third-party inspections during construction, and creating a more structured process for addressing potential construction defects. The bill introduces new requirements for how construction professionals must respond to defect claims, including providing detailed documentation, making settlement offers, and allowing opportunities for repair before litigation. It also provides affirmative defenses for construction professionals and establishes conditions under which they may be partially or fully immune from liability. The legislation seeks to balance homeowner protections with making housing development more attractive and affordable, particularly for first-time homebuyers, by reducing litigation risks and streamlining the process for addressing construction issues. The bill applies to construction defect claims filed on or after its effective date and is part of a broader effort to increase middle-market housing options in Colorado.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (67)
Ryan Armagost (R)*,
Shannon Bird (D)*,
Andrew Boesenecker (D)*,
Brandi Bradley (R)*,
Jarvis Caldwell (R)*,
Sean Camacho (D)*,
Chad Clifford (D)*,
James Coleman (D)*,
Cecelia Espenoza (D)*,
Lisa Frizell (R)*,
Lindsay Gilchrist (D)*,
Ryan Gonzalez (R)*,
Tony Hartsook (R)*,
Rebecca Keltie (R)*,
William Lindstedt (D)*,
Paul Lundeen (R)*,
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*,
Kyle Mullica (D)*,
Byron Pelton (R)*,
Jacqueline Phillips (D)*,
Rose Pugliese (R)*,
Dylan Roberts (D)*,
Gretchen Rydin (D)*,
Marc Snyder (D)*,
Matt Soper (R)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Rick Taggart (R)*,
Ron Weinberg (R)*,
Ty Winter (R)*,
Dan Woog (R)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Mark Baisley (R),
Carlos Barron (R),
Mary Bradfield (R),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Max Brooks (R),
John Carson (R),
Marc Catlin (R),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lori Garcia Sander (R),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Rod Pelton (R),
Janice Rich (R),
Chris Richardson (R),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Lesley Smith (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/12/2025)
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