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ColoradoHB26-14172026 Regular SessionHouse

Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities

Sponsored By: Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Janice Rich (Republican), Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), Matt Soper (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More testing access for people with disabilities

Colorado expands testing-access protections to any person, business, or state or local agency offering covered exams or courses. Coverage includes applications, licensing, certification, and credentials for high school, further education, professions, or trades. Providers must offer accessible places and testing methods for people with disabilities, or provide another accessible arrangement. Existing duties to grant licensing-exam accommodations remain in place, along with their statutory eligibility conditions. The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. after the 90-day period following the legislative session's final adjournment. That means August 12, 2026, if the session ends May 13, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, voter approval at the November 2026 general election is required. In that case, the law takes effect when the governor officially declares the vote.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Rich

    Republican • Senate

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 114 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/11/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 34 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1417 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 61 • No: 2

House vote • 4/23/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1417, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/4/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    6/3/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    6/3/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/3/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/11/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/8/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/6/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

    5/1/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/30/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/29/2026House

  11. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/28/2026House

  12. House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/23/2026House

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

    4/20/2026House

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