HB1417 is a bill in the Colorado Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities.

What is the status of HB1417?

Chaptered as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1417?

Soper, Matt (R, 54), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1417?

On the Colorado Legislature website: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1417

Colorado legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Colorado HB1417: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities

Q: What does HB1417 do?

In its own words: To amend section 24-34-806 to align with 42 U.S.C. sec. 12189 to further ensure Colorado's workforce has equitable access to opportunities. SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-806, amend (2 )( c) and (3 )(a) introductory portion as follows: 24-34-806. Testing accommodations for Coloradans with disabilities - right of action - legislative declaration - definitions. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (c) "Testing entity" means a private enticy of this state m a state 01 local gov emmental entity of this state that off-et s an exam I elated to licensing.

Status: Chaptered, June 4, 2026

Concerning the disability-related accommodation requirement of a testing entity.

What the bill says

To amend section 24-34-806 to align with 42 U.S.C. sec. 12189 to further ensure Colorado's workforce has equitable access to opportunities. SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-806, amend (2 )( c) and (3 )(a) introductory portion as follows: 24-34-806. Testing accommodations for Coloradans with disabilities - right of action - legislative declaration - definitions. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (c) "Testing entity" means a private enticy of this state m a state 01 local gov emmental entity of this state that off-et s an exam I elated to licensing.

From the chaptered text, June 4, 2026:

to amend section 24-34-806 to align with 42 U.S.C. sec. 12189 to further ensure Colorado's workforce has equitable access to opportunities. SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-806, amend (2 )( c) and (3 )(a) introductory portion as follows: 24-34-806. Testing accommodations for Coloradans with disabilities - right of action - legislative declaration - definitions. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (c) "Testing entity" means a private enticy of this state m a state 01 local gov emmental entity of this state that off-et s an exam I elated to licensing m certification fox prnfessional 01 txade put poses and has contrnl 0 vet testing accommodation decisions. ANY PERSON, BUSINESS, OR STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT OFFERS EXAMINATIONS OR COURSES RELATED TO APPLICATIONS, LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, OR CREDENTIALING FORSECONDARYORPOSTSECONDARYEDUCATION,ORFORPROFESSIONALOR TRADE PURPOSES. (3) (a) A testing entity must OFFER EXAMINATIONS OR COURSES IN A PLACE AND MANNER ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OR MUST OFFER ALTERNATIVE ACCESSIBLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS AND grant an individual's request for a testing accommodation on a licensing exam if the individual: SECTION 3. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 12, 2026, if adjournment sine …

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Colorado HB1417: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities

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