HB 1031: Protections for Agricultural Products Grown in Colorado

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act prohibits a person from:Identifying an agricultural product as being produced in the state when selling, marketing, advertising, or distributing the product unless the product is grown in the state; andUsing the Colorado proud designation or logo unless authorized by the department of agriculture.     A violation of these prohibitions constitutes a deceptive trade practice. There is no private right of action to enforce a violation of the prohibitions.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 40 · Republican 21

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 8, 2026Governor Signed
2. April 2, 2026Sent to the Governor
3. April 1, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. April 1, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
5. March 18, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. March 17, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. March 12, 2026Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. March 3, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
9. February 26, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. February 25, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
11. February 12, 2026House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
12. February 9, 2026House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

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