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2025 PUC Legislative Implementation Information

2025 PUC Legislative Implementation Information

In 2025, the Colorado Legislature passed bills that impact the work of the Public Utilities Commission and the utilities that we regulate.  The PUC will conduct investigations, rulemakings, adjudicatory proceedings and other actions to implement the requirements of the various bills. From this page you can track the progress of PUC implementation of those and other 2025 legislative changes.

Please note the following:

HB = House Bill

SB = Senate Bill

HB 25-1117 - Vehicle Immobilization Company Regulation

Bill Description: Concerning the Regulation of Vehicle Immobilization Companies

Link to PDF version of bill: HB 25-1117

HB 25-1175 - Smart Meter Opt-In Program

Bill Description:  Concerning the Establishment of an Opt-In Program for Smart Meters Installed by a Qualifying Retail Utility

Link to PDF version of bill: HB 25-1175

HB 25-1177 - Utility Economic Development Rate Tariff Adjustments

Bill Description: Concerning Adjustments to the Economic Development Rate Tariff

Link to PDF version of bill: HB 25-1177

HB 25-1280 - Advanced Leak Detection Technology Rules

Bill Description: Concerning Advanced Leak Detection for Pipelines, and Directing the PUC to Adopt Rules Regarding the Implementation of Advanced Lead Detection Technologies by a Certain Date

Link to PDF version of bill: HB 25-1280

Link to Proceeding in E-Filings: 25R-0280GPS

SB 25-052 - Railroad Investigative Report Confidentiality

Bill Description: Concerning the Confidentiality of Information Related to the Regulation of Railroad Operations

Link to PDF version of bill: SB 25-052

Link to Proceeding in E-Filings: 25R-0330R

SB 25-162 - Railroad Safety Requirements

Bill Description: Concerning Measures to Increase Railroad Safety

Link to PDF version of bill: SB 25-162