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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS GROWN IN COLORADO.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect consumers and Colorado farmers by preventing the misrepresentation of agricultural products. It defines "agricultural product" broadly to include raw or unprocessed plants, fruits, vegetables, or fungi sold for human consumption, including those grown in greenhouses or controlled environments. The bill explicitly prohibits anyone from claiming an agricultural product is grown in Colorado when it is not, and also restricts the use of the "Colorado Proud" designation or logo unless authorized by the Department of Agriculture. Violating these provisions is considered a deceptive trade practice, similar to other unfair business tactics, but the bill clarifies that this specific section does not allow for private lawsuits by individuals. The legislative intent behind this bill is to address the growing problem of counterfeit produce being sold as local, which deceives consumers and unfairly disadvantages Colorado farmers who invest in growing high-quality produce within the state, leveraging its unique climate and resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (62)
Marc Catlin (R)*,
Matt Martinez (D)*,
Dylan Roberts (D)*,
Matt Soper (R)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Mark Baisley (R),
Matt Ball (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Brandi Bradley (R),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Max Brooks (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Jarvis Caldwell (R),
Sean Camacho (D),
Michael Carter (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lisa Frizell (R),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lori Garcia Sander (R),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Byron Pelton (R),
Rod Pelton (R),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Chris Richardson (R),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Scott Slaugh (R),
Lesley Smith (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Larry Suckla (R),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Ty Winter (R),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Dan Woog (R),
Lynda Zamora Wilson (R),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 04/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1031 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114269/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113827/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113441/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113397/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112650/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112593/download |
| Second Reading Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18005/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/110885/download |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/4b7150f3a614d8d9eb174ff53b36333c |
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