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Colorado Democrats Propose Bills to Regulate Pricing Practices

1/27/2026

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Colorado Democrats introduced three bills to improve consumer affordability by regulating pricing practices.
Rep. Javier Mabrey (D-Colo.) stressed the need for accountability in pricing practices.
One bill would ensure small businesses receive the same wholesale prices as larger retailers.
The third bill requires retailers using delivery apps to disclose in-store prices and prohibits price inflation for captive customers.
Republicans warn the measures could harm market dynamics and reduce consumer options.

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Colorado Democrats introduced three bills to improve consumer affordability by regulating pricing practices.
Rep. Javier Mabrey (D-Colo.) stressed the need for accountability in pricing practices.
One bill would ensure small businesses receive the same wholesale prices as larger retailers.
The third bill requires retailers using delivery apps to disclose in-store prices and prohibits price inflation for captive customers.
Republicans warn the measures could harm market dynamics and reduce consumer options.