Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 1199 — Replacement of Stolen Catalytic Converters

Last action — House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

When a catalytic converter mechanically fails or is stolen from a motor vehicle, current rules of the air quality control commission require the replacement to comply with the rules of the California air resources board. The bill creates a temporary exception (exception) that allows an individual to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with the standards established by rules of the United States environmental protection agency if:In the case of the theft of a catalytic converter, the theft has been reported to a law enforcement agency; andThe owner or operator of the motor vehicle has made a reasonable effort to obtain the required replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter.The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.The bill prohibits a motor vehicle repair facility or any employee or contract laborer of the facility from repairing or replacing a catalytic converter that has failed or been stolen without first informing the customer about available state programs to replace an internal combustion vehicle with a zero-emission alternative.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf February 11, 2026

Action History

  1. House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

  2. House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (98)

98 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Refer House Bill 26-1199, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 9000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lori Goldstein Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Carlos Barron Republican Yea
Dan Woog Republican Yea
Matt Soper Republican Yea
Scott Slaugh Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1199 do?
When a catalytic converter mechanically fails or is stolen from a motor vehicle, current rules of the air quality control commission require the replacement to comply with the rules of the California air resources board. The bill creates a temporary exception (exception) that allows an individual to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with the standards established by rules of the United States environmental protection agency if:In the case of the theft of a catalytic converter, the theft has been reported to a law enforcement agency; andThe owner or operator of the motor vehicle has made a reasonable effort to obtain the required replacement catalytic converter and has been unable to obtain the replacement catalytic converter.The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.The bill prohibits a motor vehicle repair facility or any employee or contract laborer of the facility from repairing or replacing a catalytic converter that has failed or been stolen without first informing the customer about available state programs to replace an internal combustion vehicle with a zero-emission alternative.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors HB 1199?
HB 1199 is sponsored by M. Ball, Javier Mabrey (Democrat), and Tisha Mauro (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1199?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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