Colorado House Democrats just passed HB26-1418, slapping a new 5% tax on in-game transactions and add-on purchases (microtransactions, DLC, skins, etc.). The bill sailed through on a 6-5 party-line vote, with Democrats calling it a harmless "fee" to dodge TABOR's voter-approval requirement. In a state already drowning in taxes and regulations, this proves once again that no hobby, no purchase, and no escape is off-limits when Democrats need more revenue for their endless spending.
Democrats in Colorado just proved they’ll tax anything — including the games kids and adults play to escape the mess these same politicians created.
A brand-new 5% tax on in-game purchases? While families struggle with inflation, housing costs, and grocery bills? This isn’t about ‘revenue.’ It’s about control. They can’t stand that millions of people find joy, community, and achievement in games without asking government permission.
They call it a ‘fee’ because they know voters would never approve another tax hike. Classic Democrat sleight-of-hand.
This is what one-party rule looks like: tax the air you breathe, tax the games you play, tax everything until there’s nothing left.
Gamers of Colorado — and every freedom-loving American — take note. These people don’t just want your money. They want to tax your fun out of existence.
Vote them out. All of them.