Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 54: Security Deposits & Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 54 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Security Deposits & Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements. Primary sponsor: Naquetta Ricks (Democratic), Chris Richardson (Republican), Marc Snyder (Democratic), Marc Catlin (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 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.
Current law prohibits a landlord from requiring a tenant to submit a security deposit in an amount that exceeds 2 monthly rent payments. The act creates an exception to this prohibition for cases in which a buyer and a seller of residential real property have executed a post-closing occupancy agreement in connection with the sale. The exception takes effect January 1, 2027.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naquetta Ricks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Chris Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Marc Snyder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Marc Catlin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Junie Joseph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
- Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
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