‘Goalposts are moving’: Colorado faces rising regulation counts as lawmakers consider reform legislation

‘Goalposts are moving’: Colorado faces rising regulation counts as lawmakers consider reform legislation

With over 205,000 state-level restrictions affecting businesses in 2025, Colorado is one of the most heavily regulated business environments in the country, according to studies by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Some business owners argue that, while well-intentioned, these regulations are straining jobs and weakening the state’s competitiveness. A new bill proposed by the chamber of commerce wants to increase transparency, accountability and…