Bill > HB1277

This bill requires retailers in Colorado to label fuel products with a warning about their environmental and health impacts, starting July 1, 2026. The legislation mandates that fuel products—defined as gases or liquids produced from petroleum refining, natural gas extraction, blending facilities, or biomass conversion—must be labeled with a bilingual (English and Spanish) warning that reads: "WARNING: Use of this product releases air pollutants and greenhouse gases, known by the State of Colorado to be linked to significant health impacts and global heating." The labels must be clearly legible and conspicuous, with specific requirements for placement on dispensing equipment and containers, using black ink on a white background in at least 16-point type. The bill frames this requirement as a consumer protection measure, noting that Colorado has been working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but is not meeting its statutory requirements. Violations of the labeling requirements will be considered a deceptive trade practice under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, with a process that requires consumers to first send a certified notice of violation, giving the retailer 45 days to cure the issue before potential legal action. The bill aims to provide consumers with more information about the environmental consequences of fuel consumption and encourage more informed choices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1277