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HB 1266

Repeal Retail Delivery Fees

2026 Regular Session

HB 1266 eliminates Colorado retailers' legal ability to charge separate delivery fees to customers, aiming to reduce consumer costs but potentially affecting service availability.

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Bill Summary · HB 1266

Legislative bill overview

HB 1266 proposes to repeal Colorado's authorization for retail delivery fees—charges that businesses currently can impose on customers for delivery services. The bill would eliminate the legal framework allowing retailers to add these fees to transactions, effectively prohibiting the practice statewide.

Why is this important

Delivery fees have become standard across retail, groceries, and restaurants, often adding 15-30% to order totals and significantly affecting consumer costs. This bill directly addresses affordability concerns by removing a revenue stream retailers use, though it may influence business pricing strategies and service availability, particularly in rural or less densely populated areas where delivery is costlier to provide.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer vs. business impact: While removing fees helps consumers, retailers argue delivery services operate at thin margins and fee elimination could reduce service availability or lead to price increases elsewhere
  • Rural service implications: Delivery in sparsely populated areas is expensive; fee prohibition could disproportionately reduce service options outside urban centers
  • Competitive market argument: Some contend existing market competition already limits excessive fees without legislation, making a blanket repeal unnecessary
  • Implementation details unclear: The bill's status suggests it hasn't specified exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, or whether third-party delivery platforms are handled differently than direct retailer delivery

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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