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House approves theft‑by‑contractor bill after debate over criminalization and protections for seniors
Summary
House Bill 12‑45, intended to tighten enforcement against fraudulent contractors and protect vulnerable homeowners, passed as amended after floor debate and a narrowly framed amendment intended to limit criminal exposure for ordinary contract disputes.
The Colorado House passed House Bill 12‑45 on April 17, 2026, a measure sponsors described as a clarification of theft law as applied to contractors who take upfront payments and fail to perform. Sponsors said the bill targets scammers who prey on seniors and low‑income residents and does not create new crimes for ordinary contract disputes.
Representative Kelty, the sponsor, said the amendment adopted on the floor
