CO HB 1199
died on adjournmentReplacement of Stolen Catalytic Converters
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did CO HB 1199 pass?
No. CO HB 1199 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
What is CO HB 1199 about?
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replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter.The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.The bill prohibits a motor vehicle repair facility or any employee or contract laborer of the facility from repairing or replacing a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.)
Who sponsors CO HB 1199?
M. Ball, T. Mauro, J. Mabrey are the primary sponsors of CO HB 1199.
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
- Latest action
- 2026-02-11 — Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- M. Ballsponsor
- T. Maurosponsor
- J. Mabreysponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-05-14
House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
2026-03-11
House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations
referral-committee
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
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