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HB 1398

Retail Delivery Fee Revenue Allocation

2026 Regular Session

HB 1398 creates a revenue allocation system for Colorado retail delivery fees, directing collected funds to specified state accounts or programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 1398

Legislative bill overview

HB 1398 establishes a mechanism for allocating revenue generated from retail delivery fees in Colorado. The bill specifies how funds collected from fees charged by third-party delivery platforms (such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) should be distributed among state accounts or programs. This creates a new revenue stream tied to the growing delivery economy.

Why is this important

Delivery services have expanded significantly in Colorado, but the state previously had no dedicated mechanism to capture revenue from this economic activity. This bill addresses whether and how the state should benefit financially from the delivery sector's growth, potentially funding public services, infrastructure, or regulatory oversight. The revenue allocation approach could set a precedent for how Colorado treats gig economy services.

Potential points of contention

  • Business impact: Delivery platforms and restaurants may argue that fees reduce competitiveness or get passed to consumers, while supporters argue it's appropriate taxation of a growing industry
  • Revenue destination: Stakeholders will likely disagree over whether funds should support consumer protection, small business support, worker protections, general state revenue, or local governments
  • Implementation clarity: The bill's specific allocation percentages and eligible uses remain unclear without seeing the full text, which could determine whether various constituencies view it favorably

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

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