New laws will increase housing options that Coloradans can afford, support education, improve public safety and more
DENVER - Governor Polis released the following statement at the end of a productive legislation session in 2025 that delivered real results for Coloradans.
“Every year, we work to go even further to deliver results for Coloradans, and that’s what we’ve done during this legislative session. We are breaking down barriers to housing Coloradans can afford, increasing funding for law enforcement and safer communities, and investing in Colorado students and educators. With these new laws, we are pushing toward a more affordable, sustainable, and livable Colorado for everyone. Our state is proud to be a model for getting things done no matter what happens in Washington, and we are focused on doing what’s best for Colorado. I appreciate all the collaboration and hard work from the members of the General Assembly to strengthen Colorado and look forward to seeing the impact of these important new laws,” said Governor Jared Polis.
Major successes for hardworking Coloradans from this legislative session include:
MORE HOUSING NOW:
- HB25-1273 - Residential Building Stair Modernization: This legislation will cut through red tape and make it easier to build more homes that Coloradans can afford.
- HB25-1272 - Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing: This bill will break down barriers to building more townhomes in Colorado communities.
- SB25-002 - Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures: This bill will make it easier to utilize innovative modular housing to reduce costs and create more homes Coloradans can afford.
IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY:
- SB25-310 - Proposition 130 Implementation: This law supports funding for local law enforcement agencies to help recruit peace officers by providing financial reimbursements and tuition assistance for initial and continuing education and training for peace officers, as well as pay incentives and bonuses. The bill also provides funding to ensure that the families of fallen officers get the support they need after losing their loved one in the line of duty.
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