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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill authorizes landlords to use a ratio utility billing system to allocate utility charges for a residential premises to individual tenants. The landlord may charge tenants a utility bill using a ratio utility billing system if the landlord meets certain requirements, such as: ! The aggregate amount billed to all tenants does not exceed the amount charged by the utility for service to the entire residential premises; ! The landlord does not apply a fee or other charge to the tenant in addition to the actual charges from the utility provider; ! The utility costs for common areas or shared facilities are excluded from the charges to the tenant; and ! The landlord clearly discloses the method of allocation for the dwelling unit in the tenant's rental agreement.
AI Summary
This bill allows landlords to use a ratio utility billing system to divide utility costs among tenants in a residential building, provided certain conditions are met. A ratio utility billing system is a method for allocating utility charges to individual tenants based on a predetermined ratio. The bill specifies that the total amount billed to all tenants cannot exceed the actual cost charged by the utility provider for the entire building. Landlords are prohibited from adding any extra fees, markups, or surcharges beyond the actual utility costs, unless otherwise permitted by law. Additionally, utility costs for common areas or shared facilities must be excluded from tenant charges. Crucially, landlords must clearly and conspicuously explain their chosen allocation method in the tenant's rental agreement or an addendum to it.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
Jennifer Bacon (D)*,
Kyle Brown (D)*,
Chad Clifford (D)*,
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Cecelia Espenoza (D)*,
Meg Froelich (D)*,
Lorena García (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
Javier Mabrey (D)*,
Kenny Nguyen (D)*,
Amy Paschal (D)*,
Naquetta Ricks (D)*,
Manny Rutinel (D)*,
Emily Sirota (D)*,
Tammy Story (D)*,
Michael Weissman (D)*,
Yara Zokaie (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee Hearing (00:00:00 3/5/2026 SCR 352) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1013 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112120/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112059/download |
| Second Reading Amendment L.002 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17849/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/110870/download |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/16b113c53fb3254b6262fdebf86e4427 |
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