A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning the replacement of certain catalytic
Page 1, Line 102converters.
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.)
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 that allows a person to use a replacement catalytic converter that complies with the standards established by rules of the federal environmental protection agency if:
- In the case of the theft of a catalytic converter, the theft has been reported to a law enforcement agency; and
- The 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The exception is repealed, effective July 1, 2027.
This Unofficial Version Includes Committee
Amendments Not Yet Adopted on Second Reading
Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 42-4-318 as follows:
Page 2, Line 342-4-318. Exception to enforcement in cases of theft or
Page 2, Line 4mechanical failure of a catalytic converter - unavailability of
Page 2, Line 5replacement catalytic converter - rules - repeal.
Page 2, Line 6(1) Notwithstanding this part 3, article 7 of title 25, or any rule
Page 2, Line 7adopted in accordance with article 7 of title 25, an individual
Page 2, Line 8may operate a motor vehicle with a catalytic converter that
Page 2, Line 9complies with the standards established by rules of the federal environmental protection agency for catalytic converters if:
Page 2, Line 10(a) A catalytic converter has been stolen from, or mechanically fails in, the motor vehicle;
Page 2, Line 11(b) In the case of a stolen catalytic converter, the owner
Page 2, Line 12or operator of the motor vehicle has reported the theft to a law enforcement agency;
Page 2, Line 13(c) The owner or operator of the motor vehicle has made
Page 2, Line 14a reasonable effort to obtain a replacement catalytic
Page 2, Line 15converter that complies with this part 3, article 7 of title 25,
Page 2, Line 16and any rules adopted in accordance with article 7 of title 25,
Page 2, Line 17and the owner or operator has been unable to obtain the
Page 2, Line 18catalytic converter; and
Page 3, Line 1(d) Within thirty days after the installation of the
Page 3, Line 2catalytic converter, the owner or operator of the motor
Page 3, Line 3vehicle submits the motor vehicle to an emissions inspection
Page 3, Line 4pursuant to this part 3 and the motor vehicle passes the inspection.
Page 3, Line 5(2) On or before October 1, 2025, the air quality control commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Page 3, Line 6(3) This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2027.
Page 3, Line 7SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-9-111, amend (1)(i); and add (1)(k) as follows:
Page 3, Line 842-9-111. Prohibited acts - definitions. (1) A motor vehicle repair facility or any employee or contract laborer of the facility shall not:
Page 3, Line 9(i) Fail to state the motor vehicle odometer reading, unless
suchorPage 3, Line 10(k) Repair or replace a catalytic converter that has
Page 3, Line 11failed or been stolen without first informing the customer
Page 3, Line 12about available state programs to replace an internal
Page 3, Line 13combustion vehicle with a zero-emission alternative, such as the
Page 3, Line 14vehicle exchange Colorado program managed by the community access enterprise created in section 24-38.5-303.
Page 3, Line 15SECTION 3. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act
Page 3, Line 16takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the
Page 3, Line 17ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except
Page 3, Line 18that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V
Page 3, Line 19of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this
Page 3, Line 20act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take
Page 3, Line 21effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in
Page 4, Line 1November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.