Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1013: Ratio Utility Billing Systems
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1013 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ratio Utility Billing Systems. Primary sponsor: Naquetta Ricks (Democratic), Mike Weissman (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Emily Sirota (Democratic), Javier Mabrey (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act 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 provider 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;The utility costs for common areas or shared facilities are excluded from the charges to the tenant; andThe landlord clearly discloses the method of allocation for the dwelling unit in the tenant's rental agreement. For residential premises constructed with permits applied for on or after July 1, 2027, utility service must be metered directly by the utility provider or by a submeter.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 28
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naquetta Ricks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Mike Weissman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Emily Sirota | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Javier Mabrey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Michael Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Meg Froelich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lorena García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Kolker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| William Lindstedt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Amy Paschal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tammy Story | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tom Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Yara Zokaie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
- House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
- Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
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