Bill
HB 25-1190
Overview: HB 25-1190, Expanding Colorado Cottage Foods ActStatus: House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone IndefinitelyIntroduced: February 10, 2025Purpos
Overview: HB 25-1190, Expanding Colorado Cottage Foods Act
Status: House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
Introduced: February 10, 2025
Purpose and Intent:
The bill aims to expand the Colorado Cottage Foods Act, which currently allows small-scale producers to sell certain homemade food items directly to consumers without extensive licensing and regulations. The proposed changes would broaden the types of products that can be sold and increase the annual revenue cap for cottage food operations.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the list of approved cottage food products to include baked goods, jams, jellies, and other items beyond the current limitations
- Increases the annual gross sales limit for cottage food operations from $45,000 to $100,000
- Allows cottage food producers to sell products online and ship directly to consumers
- Streamlines the registration and labeling requirements for cottage food businesses
Affected Parties and Impacts:
The bill would benefit small-scale food producers, particularly in rural and underserved communities, by reducing barriers to entry and expanding economic opportunities. Consumers would also benefit from increased access to a wider variety of locally-produced cottage foods. However, some concerns have been raised about potential food safety risks with the expanded product list.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee, where it was postponed indefinitely. This effectively ends the bill's progress for the current legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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