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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/13/2026
05/13/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
When a catalytic converter mechanically fails or is stolen from a motor vehicle, current rules of the air quality control commission require the replacement to comply with the rules of the California air resources board. The bill creates a temporary exception (exception) that allows an individual to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with the standards established by rules of the United States environmental protection agency if: ! In the case of the theft of a catalytic converter, the theft has been reported to a law enforcement agency; and ! The owner or operator of the motor vehicle has made a reasonable effort to obtain the required replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter. The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2028. The bill prohibits a motor vehicle repair facility or any employee or contract laborer of the facility from repairing or replacing a catalytic converter that has failed or been stolen without first informing the customer about available state programs to replace an internal combustion vehicle with a zero-emission alternative.
AI Summary
This bill creates a temporary exception, effective until July 1, 2028, allowing individuals to use a replacement catalytic converter that meets United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards if their original catalytic converter was stolen or mechanically failed, provided the theft was reported to law enforcement, a reasonable effort was made to obtain a state-compliant replacement without success, and the vehicle passes an emissions inspection within thirty days of installing the EPA-compliant converter. Additionally, motor vehicle repair facilities must now inform customers about state programs for replacing internal combustion vehicles with zero-emission alternatives before repairing or replacing a stolen or failed catalytic converter.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed (on 05/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1199 |
| House Energy & Environment Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18396/download |
| Fiscal Note Initial Fiscal Note | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112976/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111806/download |
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