HB 1417: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities - Colorado

Final Act → Signed Act · 2 edits · Jun 4, 2026

MINOR

This bill updates the definition of a 'testing entity' to explicitly include organizations offering courses for licensing or credentialing, broadening the scope beyond just exams. It also clarifies that testing entities must offer accessible arrangements for individuals with disabilities. The changes aim to ensure equitable access to professional opportunities by removing barriers in both testing and training environments.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of entities subject to disability accommodation requirements to include those offering courses related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education and professional or trade purposes.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'testing entity' was updated to explicitly include entities offering courses related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing, in addition to those offering exams.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for testing entities to offer examinations or courses in an accessible manner was clarified to ensure inclusive access for individuals with disabilities.

Rerevised → Final Act · 3 edits · Jun 2, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized to expand protections for individuals with disabilities by broadening the definition of 'testing entity' to include organizations offering exams for secondary or postsecondary education, not just professional licensing. It also clarifies that testing entities must provide accessible arrangements or accommodations for these individuals. This change ensures that students and job seekers in education and professional fields have equal access to examinations under state anti-discrimination laws.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include testing entities that offer examinations or courses related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, in addition to professional or trade purposes.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'testing entity' was updated to explicitly include private or governmental entities offering exams for secondary or postsecondary education, broadening the group of organizations subject to the bill's requirements.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for testing entities to offer exams in an accessible manner or provide alternative accessible arrangements was clarified and strengthened to ensure compliance for all covered individuals.

TECHNICAL

A note was added indicating that the bill has been prepared for signatures and directing readers to legislative status sheets for updates on the Governor's action.

Revised → Rerevised · 3 edits · May 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated to reflect the latest Senate amendments, changing the status from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised' and adding a 3rd Reading date. Additionally, a significant section of text detailing the legislative findings on anti-discrimination, the importance of reasonable accommodations, and a specific reference to a recent court case was removed.

Scope change

The substantive scope of the bill's findings and declarations appears to have been reduced by removing the detailed rationale regarding civil rights and a specific court case citation.

ENFORCEMENT

Removed a multi-paragraph section explaining why anti-discrimination laws are critical for protecting individuals with disabilities and ensuring equal access to examinations.

DEFINITION

Deleted a specific reference to a recent District Court case (Catherine Dunn V. National Board of Medical Examiners) and the bill's interpretation of that ruling.

TECHNICAL

Updated the header to show the bill is 'Rerevised' and included all Senate amendments, adding a 3rd Reading date of May 11, 2026.

Reengrossed → Revised · 2 edits · May 8, 2026

MINOR

The bill header was updated from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' to reflect that amendments were adopted on second reading in the second house rather than during the house of introduction. The bill title was modified to remove the phrase 'THE REQUIREMENT OF A', slightly altering the official title while keeping the core subject matter regarding disability-related accommodations intact. These changes appear to be procedural updates reflecting the bill's legislative history rather than substantive policy shifts.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill status header from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' to accurately reflect the legislative process stage.

Adjusted the official bill title by removing 'THE REQUIREMENT OF A' to change the phrasing from 'Concerning The Disability-Related Accommodation Requirement of a Testing Entity' to 'Concerning Disability-Related Accommodation'.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Apr 30, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to add new co-sponsors and update the legislative history note to reflect that a summary for the reengrossed version will be available after the third reading. Substantively, the text of the bill itself remains unchanged in this version, as the new content begins on the next page.

TECHNICAL

Added new co-sponsors to the House sponsorship list.

Updated the legislative note to indicate that a bill summary for the reengrossed version will be available on April 30, 2026.

Removed the initial page header and the first page of the bill text, which was replaced by the reengrossed status and sponsorship list.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Apr 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to correct a statutory citation error, changing the referenced law from section 25-34-806 to section 24-34-806. This technical fix ensures the legislation aligns with the correct Colorado Revised Statutes chapter regarding disability accommodations. Additionally, the document header was updated to reflect that the bill is now 'Engrossed' with all amendments included, and page numbering was adjusted to remove the bill number prefix.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a legal citation error in the text, changing the reference from section 25-34-806 to the correct section 24-34-806.

Updated the document header to change the status from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and added a note indicating that all amendments have been included.

Adjusted page numbering formatting by removing the 'HB26-' prefix from the page headers.

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