On Jun. 4, COL LEG enacted bill on pre-merger notifications.
COL LEG enacted SB 25-126, requiring pre-merger notification to Attorney General.
Created new COL LEG 6-4.5, entitled Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act.
Bill Provisions
Required entities filing pre-merger notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act to also file pre-merger notification with the Attorney General under certain circumstances.
Certain circumstances include if the person’s principal place of business is in Colorado.
Or if person or person it controls directly or indirectly had annual net sales in the state of goods or services involved in the transaction of at least 20% of filing threshold.
Required attorney general to keep filed form and documentary materials confidential.
Further authorized the attorney general to impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day on any person that fails to comply with the filing requirement.
Legislative History
On Feb. 5, 2025, bill introduced in the Senate; on Apr. 21, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 21, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on May 1, 2025, bill passed House.
On May 13, 2025, bill sent to the governor; on Jun. 4, 2025, governor signed bill.
Effectiveness
Provisions of the act are effective Aug. 6, 2025.
Regulators
COL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
PR, Bill, SB 25-126, 6/4/2025; Citation: COL LEG 6;
