From Hidden Fees to Gun Shows Colorado’s New Year Brings Major Regulatory Changes

By: Maddie Rhodes | KDVR Fox31

DENVER (KDVR) — The beginning of the new year means a change of calendars and habits for some people, and for all Coloradans, the new year means there will be changes in the state laws.

Colorado laws get passed consistently, but the effective date isn’t always right away. A lot of times, the effective date is delayed to make sure people have time to comply with the law before there are penalties.

Several laws went into effect in July and August, and at the beginning of a new year, several laws often go into effect. Heading into 2026, laws ranging from gun show requirements to deceptive pricing practices are set to take effect.

Colorado laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2026

Here are some laws going into effect at the start of the year:

H.B. 25-1090: “Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices”

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