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CO HB 1199

died on adjournment

Replacement of Stolen Catalytic Converters

Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Description

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; andThe 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replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter.The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.The bill prohibits a motor vehicle repair facility or any employee or contract laborer of the facility from repairing or replacing a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.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Introduced
2026-02-11
Status date
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Latest action
2026-05-14 — House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • M. Ballsponsor
  • T. Maurosponsor
  • J. Mabreysponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-05-14

    House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

  2. 2026-03-11

    House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-02-11

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

    introduction

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Adopt amendment L.001

    2026-03-11 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Matt Soper: excused

  • Refer House Bill 26-1199, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

    2026-03-11 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Carlos Barron: yes
    • Lori Goldstein: yes
    • Jamie Jackson: yes
    • Junie Joseph: yes
    • Amy Paschal: yes
    • Manny Rutinel: yes
    • Scott Slaugh: yes
    • Lesley Smith: yes
    • Matt Soper: yes
    • Jenny Willford: yes
    • Dan Woog: yes
    • Elizabeth Velasco: yes
    • Alex Valdez: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1199

Attribution

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