Overview

• The Colorado Legislature concluded its 2025 session, balancing a $1 billion deficit while advancing affordability, safety, and economic growth initiatives.
• House Bill 1321 established a $4 million Colorado Defense Fund to safeguard state interests from adverse federal actions, such as lawsuits.
• House Bill 1272 reformed construction-defect laws, aiming to boost the development of condominiums and starter homes across the state.
• Democrats passed labor-focused measures, including wage-theft protections and pay raises for home care workers, while consumer protections addressed price gouging, hospital funding, and subscription cancellations.
• Gov. Jared Polis plans to veto Senate Bill 005, which would repeal union dues election requirements, citing the lack of a durable compromise.