âšī¸ Skipped - page is already crawled
| Filter | Status | Condition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP status | PASS | download_http_code = 200 | HTTP 200 |
| Age cutoff | PASS | download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH | 0.2 months ago |
| History drop | PASS | isNull(history_drop_reason) | No drop reason |
| Spam/ban | PASS | fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0 | ml_spam_score=0 |
| Canonical | PASS | meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed | Not set |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192 |
| Last Crawled | 2026-04-01 04:25:18 (6 days ago) |
| First Indexed | 2024-04-04 20:30:41 (2 years ago) |
| HTTP Status Code | 200 |
| Meta Title | SB24-192 Motor Vehicle Lemon Law | Colorado General Assembly |
| Meta Description | null |
| Meta Canonical | null |
| Boilerpipe Text | Current law commonly known as the "lemon law" requires a manufacturer, a manufacturer's agent, or a manufacturer's authorized dealer (dealer) to replace or buy back a motor vehicle if the consumer notified the dealer within the earlier of the warranty period or one year after original delivery of the motor vehicle (notification time) of the motor vehicle's nonconformity with the motor vehicle's warranty (nonconformity) and the motor vehicle underwent a reasonable number of attempts to repair. The number of repairs are considered reasonable if:
The motor vehicle was out of service for repairs for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days; or
The dealer tried unsuccessfully to repair the motor vehicle 4 or more times.
The act:
Expands the lemon law to cover motor vehicles affected by safety-based nonconformities;
Expands the notification time to include the earlier of the motor vehicle's first 24,000 miles or 2 years after original delivery of the motor vehicle;
Lowers the number of out-of-service business days from 30 to 24; and
Lowers the number of required attempts to repair from 4 to 3 generally and to 2 for a safety-based nonconformity.
Current law requires a manufacturer to be notified of a defect and be given an opportunity to cure the defect in order to be subject to the reasonable repairs presumption. The act adds a 10-business-day limit on the opportunity to cure the defect.
Current law allows a dealer, when buying back a motor vehicle, to deduct a reasonable allowance for use. The act sets a formula for determining the reasonable allowance for use.
Current law exempts from the lemon law motor vehicles that have a problem that does not affect the market value of the motor vehicle. The act provides that the problem must not affect the safety of the motor vehicle to qualify for the exemption.
The act changes the statute of limitations from the earlier of 6 months after the expiration of a warranty or within one year after the original delivery of the motor vehicle to 30 months after the original delivery.
The act requires a dealer to allow an agent of a purchaser to inspect a motor vehicle or provide a 7-day free-look period, during which the purchaser may return the motor vehicle and receive a refund of all money paid to purchase the motor vehicle. The dealer must notify purchasers of this inspection right. To make the inspection, an agent may have reasonable access to conduct the inspection, but the agent must be qualified to use or operate any equipment used to inspect the vehicle and must not interfere with normal business operations of the dealer.
A dealer is required to give certain notices that a motor vehicle was returned, including notifying the department of revenue (department). The department must put a brand on the title to notify subsequent purchasers.
Failing to comply with the act is grounds for discipline for a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles.
To implement the act, $19,605 is appropriated for the 2024-25 state fiscal year to the department from the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account in the highway users tax fund.
APPROVED
by Governor June 6, 2024
EFFECTIVE
August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.) |
| Markdown | [Skip to main content](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#main-content)
Hide
- Welcome to the enhanced Colorado General Assembly website. [Provide website specific feedback](https://forms.gle/3uQdHborSXtBdZ8F8).
- The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 12, 2026, if the GA adjourns sine die on May 13, 2026 (unless otherwise specified). [Read more.](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/effective-date-bills-enacted-without-safety-clause)
- [Schedule](https://leg.colorado.gov/schedule)
- [Visit & Learn](https://leg.colorado.gov/visit-and-learn)
- [Find My Legislator](https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator)
- [Watch & Listen](https://leg.colorado.gov/watch-and-listen)
[ Second Regular Session \| 75th General Assembly Colorado General Assembly](https://leg.colorado.gov/)
Menu
- [Bills](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Bills](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills)
- [Search Bills](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/bill-search)
- [Bill Digest](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publication-search?search_api_fulltext=%22Digest+of+Bills%22&field_publication_year=All&sort_bef_combine=field_date_DESC)
- [Prior Sessions](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/prior-session-information)
- [Laws](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Colorado Laws](https://leg.colorado.gov/laws)
- [U.S. Constitution](https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution)
- [Colorado Constitution](https://leg.colorado.gov/laws/colorado-constitution)
- [Colorado Revised Statutes](https://leg.colorado.gov/laws/colorado-revised-statutes)
- [Session Laws](https://leg.colorado.gov/laws/session-laws)
- [Uniform State Laws](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026a/year-round/ColoradoCommissiononUniformStateLaws)
- [Colorado Appellate Court Opinions](https://leg.colorado.gov/laws/colorado-appellate-court-opinions)
- [Executive Agency Rules & Regulations](https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/Welcome.do)
- [Legislators](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Legislators](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators)
- [Find My Legislator](https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator)
- [House Term Limits](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/house-term-limits)
- [Senate Term Limits](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/senate-term-limits)
- [Past & Present Legislators](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/legislative-council-staff/legislator-history-information)
- [Committees](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Committees](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees)
- [Committee Information](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/committee-information)
- [Committee Room Policy](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/committee-room-policy)
- [Public Testimony Options](https://sites.coleg.gov/public-testimony)
- [Committee Archives](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/committee-archives)
- [Initiatives](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Overview](https://leg.colorado.gov/initiatives)
- [Initiatives Filed](https://leg.colorado.gov/initiatives/initiatives-filed)
- [Ballot Analysis](https://leg.colorado.gov/initiatives/ballot-analysis-drafts-and-deadlines)
- [Blue Book](https://leg.colorado.gov/initiatives/ballot-information-booklet-blue-book)
- [Libro azul](https://leg.colorado.gov/folleto-de-informaci%C3%B3n-sobre-la-boleta-libro-azul)
- [Budget](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Budget](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/content/budget)
- [Explore the Budget](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/explorebudget)
- [JBC Documents](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/content/budget#budget-documents-section)
- [Joint Budget Committee Staff](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/joint-budget-committee)
- [Joint Technology Committee (JTC)](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026a/year-round/JointTechnologyCommittee)
- [Capital Development Committee (CDC)](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026a/year-round/CapitalDevelopmentCommittee)
- [Audits](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Audits](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/audits)
- [Search Audits](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/audits-search)
- [Publications](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Publications](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications)
- [Search Publications](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publication-search)
- [Agencies](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192)
- [Agencies](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies)
- [House of Representatives](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/house-of-representatives)
- [Senate](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/senate)
- [Joint Budget Committee Staff](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/joint-budget-committee)
- [Legislative Council Staff](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/legislative-council-staff)
- [Office of Legislative Legal Services](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-of-legislative-legal-services)
- [Office of the State Auditor](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-of-the-state-auditor)
- [Schedule](https://leg.colorado.gov/schedule)
- [Visit & Learn](https://leg.colorado.gov/visit-and-learn)
- [Find My Legislator](https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator)
- [Watch & Listen](https://leg.colorado.gov/watch-and-listen)
***
SB24-192
# Motor Vehicle Lemon Law
| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bill |
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Transportation & Motor Vehicles |
Concerning changes to the law requiring persons in the business of selling motor vehicles to make a consumer whole if the motor vehicle fails to perform, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Recent Bill (PDF)
Recent Fiscal Note (PDF)
Bill Summary:
Current law commonly known as the "lemon law" requires a manufacturer, a manufacturer's agent, or a manufacturer's authorized dealer (dealer) to replace or buy back a motor vehicle if the consumer notified the dealer within the earlier of the warranty period or one year after original delivery of the motor vehicle (notification time) of the motor vehicle's nonconformity with the motor vehicle's warranty (nonconformity) and the motor vehicle underwent a reasonable number of attempts to repair. The number of repairs are considered reasonable if:
- The motor vehicle was out of service for repairs for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days; or
- The dealer tried unsuccessfully to repair the motor vehicle 4 or more times.
The act:
- Expands the lemon law to cover motor vehicles affected by safety-based nonconformities;
- Expands the notification time to include the earlier of the motor vehicle's first 24,000 miles or 2 years after original delivery of the motor vehicle;
- Lowers the number of out-of-service business days from 30 to 24; and
- Lowers the number of required attempts to repair from 4 to 3 generally and to 2 for a safety-based nonconformity.
Current law requires a manufacturer to be notified of a defect and be given an opportunity to cure the defect in order to be subject to the reasonable repairs presumption. The act adds a 10-business-day limit on the opportunity to cure the defect.
Current law allows a dealer, when buying back a motor vehicle, to deduct a reasonable allowance for use. The act sets a formula for determining the reasonable allowance for use.
Current law exempts from the lemon law motor vehicles that have a problem that does not affect the market value of the motor vehicle. The act provides that the problem must not affect the safety of the motor vehicle to qualify for the exemption.
The act changes the statute of limitations from the earlier of 6 months after the expiration of a warranty or within one year after the original delivery of the motor vehicle to 30 months after the original delivery.
The act requires a dealer to allow an agent of a purchaser to inspect a motor vehicle or provide a 7-day free-look period, during which the purchaser may return the motor vehicle and receive a refund of all money paid to purchase the motor vehicle. The dealer must notify purchasers of this inspection right. To make the inspection, an agent may have reasonable access to conduct the inspection, but the agent must be qualified to use or operate any equipment used to inspect the vehicle and must not interfere with normal business operations of the dealer.
A dealer is required to give certain notices that a motor vehicle was returned, including notifying the department of revenue (department). The department must put a brand on the title to notify subsequent purchasers.
Failing to comply with the act is grounds for discipline for a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles.
To implement the act, \$19,605 is appropriated for the 2024-25 state fiscal year to the department from the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account in the highway users tax fund.
**APPROVED** by Governor June 6, 2024
**EFFECTIVE** August 7, 2024
*(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)*
## Prime Sponsors
[ Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/dafna-michaelson-jenet)
[ Representative Matt Soper](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/matt-soper)
[ Representative Marc Snyder](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/marc-snyder)
## Committees
### Senate
[Business, Labor, & Technology](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2024A/senate/BusinessLaborTechnology)
[Appropriations](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2024A/senate/Appropriations)
### House
[Business Affairs & Labor](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2024A/house/BusinessAffairsLabor)
[Appropriations](https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2024A/house/Appropriations)
## Share:
If you require reasonable accessibility accommodation to access this content, please email [accessibility@coleg.gov](mailto:accessibility@coleg.gov).
## Status
Became Law
Introduced
Passed
Became Law
## Related Documents & Information
- [Bill Text](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-bill-text)
- [Fiscal](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-fiscal)
- [Committees](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-committees)
- [Votes](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-votes)
- [Amendments](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-amendments)
- [Bill History](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-bill-history)
- [Sponsors](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-sponsors)
- [Session Laws](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#bill-activity-session-laws)
### Bill Text
#### All Versions (7)
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2024 | Signed Act | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47046/download) |
| 05/17/2024 | Final Act | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47050/download) |
| 05/07/2024 | Rerevised | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47054/download) |
| 05/06/2024 | Revised | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47057/download) |
| 04/29/2024 | Reengrossed | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47060/download) |
| 04/26/2024 | Engrossed | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47063/download) |
| 04/01/2024 | Introduced | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47065/download) |
#### Preamended Versions (2)
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2024 | PA2 | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47070/download) |
| 04/17/2024 | PA1 | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47068/download) |
#### Fiscal Notes (2)
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2024 | FN2 | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47075/download) |
| 04/12/2024 | FN1 | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47073/download) |
#### Budget Staff Analysis (2)
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2024 | SA2 | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47082/download) |
| 04/19/2024 | SA1 | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/47079/download) |
#### 05/03/2024 \| House Appropriations (1)
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 24-192 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4938/votes/38945) |
[Hearing Summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_summary/4938)
\|
Committee Report: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_report_files/2487/download)
#### 05/01/2024 \| House Business Affairs & Labor (1)
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 24-192 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4329/votes/39099) |
[Hearing Summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_summary/4329)
\|
Committee Report: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_report_files/15914/download)
#### 04/23/2024 \| Senate Appropriations (2)
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/27626/votes/38662) |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-192, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-2. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/27626/votes/38663) |
[Hearing Summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_summary/27626)
\|
Committee Report: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_report_files/15692/download)
#### 04/16/2024 \| Senate Business, Labor, & Technology (6)
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4347/votes/39188) |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4347/votes/39189) |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4347/votes/39190) |
| Adopt amendment L.005 | The motion passed without objection. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4347/votes/39191) |
| Adopt amendment L.006 | The motion passed without objection. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4347/votes/39192) |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-192, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. | [Vote summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_items/4347/votes/39193) |
[Hearing Summary](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_meeting_hearing_summary/4347)
\|
Committee Report: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/committee_report_files/15945/download)
#### House Votes (1)
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2024 | Third Reading | BILL | 50 AYE 14 NO 1 OTHER | [Vote record](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_votes/12134) |
#### Senate Votes (1)
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2024 | Third Reading | BILL | 24 AYE 10 NO 1 OTHER | [Vote record](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_votes/12135) |
#### Amendments (7)
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2024 | L.007 | Second Reading | Passed \[\*\*\] | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/7462/download) |
| 04/23/2024 | J.001 | SEN Appropriations | Passed \[\*\] | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/7463/download) |
| 04/16/2024 | L.006 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed \[\*\] | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/7464/download) |
| 04/16/2024 | L.005 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed \[\*\] | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/7465/download) |
| 04/16/2024 | L.003 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed \[\*\] | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/7466/download) |
| 04/16/2024 | L.002 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed \[\*\] | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/7467/download) |
| 04/16/2024 | L.001 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed \[\*\] | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/7468/download) |
\* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.
\*\* The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.
#### Bill history (15)
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/17/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/17/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/17/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/07/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2024 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 05/01/2024 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/29/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
| 04/29/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/26/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/25/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/26/2024 - No Amendments |
| 04/23/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/16/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 04/01/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
#### Sponsors
Prime Sponsor
[Sen. D. Michaelson Jenet](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/dafna-michaelson-jenet)
[Rep. M. Snyder](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/marc-snyder) \|
[Rep. M. Soper](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/matt-soper)
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
[Sen. J. Buckner](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/janet-buckner) \|
[Sen. L. Cutter](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/lisa-cutter)
[Rep. J. Amabile](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/judy-amabile) \|
[Rep. S. Bird](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/shannon-bird) \|
[Rep. A. Boesenecker](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/andrew-boesenecker) \|
[Rep. K. Brown](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/kyle-brown) \|
[Rep. L. Daugherty](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/lindsey-daugherty) \|
[Rep. R. English](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/regina-english) \|
[Rep. E. Hamrick](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/eliza-hamrick) \|
[Rep. I. Jodeh](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/iman-jodeh) \|
[Rep. C. Kipp](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/cathy-kipp) \|
[Rep. S. Lieder](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/sheila-lieder) \|
[Rep. M. Lindsay](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/mandy-lindsay) \|
[Rep. T. Mauro](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/tisha-mauro) \|
[Rep. J. McCluskie](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/julie-mccluskie) \|
[Rep. D. Ortiz](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/david-ortiz) \|
[Rep. N. Ricks](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/naquetta-ricks) \|
[Rep. M. Rutinel](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/manny-rutinel) \|
[Rep. B. Titone](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/brianna-titone) \|
[Rep. A. Valdez](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/alex-valdez) \|
[Rep. M. Weissman](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/mike-weissman) \|
[Rep. J. Willford](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/jenny-willford) \|
[Rep. S. Woodrow](https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/steven-woodrow)
#### Session laws (1)
| Effective Date | Chapter \# | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 450 | Motor Vehicle Lemon Law | [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/laws/session-laws/1269/download) |
## Quick Links
- [Find My Legislator](https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator)
- [Find a Bill](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/bill-search)
- [How a Bill Becomes a Law](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/how_a_bill_becomes_a_law_accessible.pdf)
[Back to top](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#page-top)
## Resources & Information
[Resources & Information](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#footer-panel-collapse-0)
- [Accessibility](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/accessibility)
- [Capitol Security Protocol](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/node/580141/)
- [Colorado Open Records Act Maximum Hourly Research and Retrieval Fee](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/node/1669596/)
- [Legislative Resources and Requirements](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/legislative-resources-requirements)
- [Salaries for Legislators, Statewide Elected Officials, and County Officers](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/agencies/legislative-council-staff/salaries-legislators-statewide-elected-officials-and-county)
- [State Home](https://www.colorado.gov/)
- [Transparency Online Project](https://data.colorado.gov/stories/s/fjyf-bdat)
## Policies
[Policies](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#footer-panel-collapse-1)
- [Language Interpretation Services Policy](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/node/3056521)
- [Remote Testimony and Remote Participation Policies](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/node/2328306/)
- [Open Records Requests & Policy](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/open-records-requests)
- [Privacy Policy](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/privacy-policy)
- [Public Wifi](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/public-wi-fi-policy)
- [Workplace Expectations](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/workplace-expectations)
- [Workplace Harassment Policy](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/workplace-harassment-policy)
## For Legislators & Staff
[For Legislators & Staff](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-192#footer-panel-collapse-2)
- [Ethics Tutorial](https://sites.google.com/view/coga-ethics-tutorial/)
- [Social Calendar](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/social-calendar)
- [House and Senate Rules](https://www.leg.state.co.us/inethsr.nsf)
- [Policy on Member Requests for CSP Protection](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/node/3183431)
- [IT Login](https://leg.colorado.gov/admin/login_options)
[ Colorado General Assembly](https://leg.colorado.gov/)
***
200 E Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
[Contact Us](mailto:lis.ga@coleg.gov) |
| Readable Markdown | Current law commonly known as the "lemon law" requires a manufacturer, a manufacturer's agent, or a manufacturer's authorized dealer (dealer) to replace or buy back a motor vehicle if the consumer notified the dealer within the earlier of the warranty period or one year after original delivery of the motor vehicle (notification time) of the motor vehicle's nonconformity with the motor vehicle's warranty (nonconformity) and the motor vehicle underwent a reasonable number of attempts to repair. The number of repairs are considered reasonable if:
- The motor vehicle was out of service for repairs for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days; or
- The dealer tried unsuccessfully to repair the motor vehicle 4 or more times.
The act:
- Expands the lemon law to cover motor vehicles affected by safety-based nonconformities;
- Expands the notification time to include the earlier of the motor vehicle's first 24,000 miles or 2 years after original delivery of the motor vehicle;
- Lowers the number of out-of-service business days from 30 to 24; and
- Lowers the number of required attempts to repair from 4 to 3 generally and to 2 for a safety-based nonconformity.
Current law requires a manufacturer to be notified of a defect and be given an opportunity to cure the defect in order to be subject to the reasonable repairs presumption. The act adds a 10-business-day limit on the opportunity to cure the defect.
Current law allows a dealer, when buying back a motor vehicle, to deduct a reasonable allowance for use. The act sets a formula for determining the reasonable allowance for use.
Current law exempts from the lemon law motor vehicles that have a problem that does not affect the market value of the motor vehicle. The act provides that the problem must not affect the safety of the motor vehicle to qualify for the exemption.
The act changes the statute of limitations from the earlier of 6 months after the expiration of a warranty or within one year after the original delivery of the motor vehicle to 30 months after the original delivery.
The act requires a dealer to allow an agent of a purchaser to inspect a motor vehicle or provide a 7-day free-look period, during which the purchaser may return the motor vehicle and receive a refund of all money paid to purchase the motor vehicle. The dealer must notify purchasers of this inspection right. To make the inspection, an agent may have reasonable access to conduct the inspection, but the agent must be qualified to use or operate any equipment used to inspect the vehicle and must not interfere with normal business operations of the dealer.
A dealer is required to give certain notices that a motor vehicle was returned, including notifying the department of revenue (department). The department must put a brand on the title to notify subsequent purchasers.
Failing to comply with the act is grounds for discipline for a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles.
To implement the act, \$19,605 is appropriated for the 2024-25 state fiscal year to the department from the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account in the highway users tax fund.
**APPROVED** by Governor June 6, 2024
**EFFECTIVE** August 7, 2024
*(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)* |
| Shard | 173 (laksa) |
| Root Hash | 6590957027148614973 |
| Unparsed URL | gov,colorado!leg,/bills/sb24-192 s443 |