Task Force Related to the Rights of Coloradans with Disabilities - Government Subcommittee

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The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1296 that created a task force to study rights for persons with disabilities.

The purpose of the government subcommittee is to study and make recommendations on issues to ensure people with disabilities have access to the services they need, are able to effectively participate in public discussion, are able to be employed by governmental agencies, and can run for and effectively serve in elected positions. The government subcommittee shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the task force on or before December 1, 2024.


The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1296 that created a task force to study rights for persons with disabilities.

The purpose of the government subcommittee is to study and make recommendations on issues to ensure people with disabilities have access to the services they need, are able to effectively participate in public discussion, are able to be employed by governmental agencies, and can run for and effectively serve in elected positions. The government subcommittee shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the task force on or before December 1, 2024.


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