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

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

The purpose of the rewrite subcommittee is to study the current Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the civil rights of persons with disabilities and make recommendations for a thorough revision and rewrite to improve clarity, ensure the civil rights of Coloradans are protected, and ensure the protections are enforceable.

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In sharing their ideas for potential revisions to the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), the subcommittee members believe it is important to read the ideas they have presented with an understanding of the current rights provided by law. To provide that context, please see this Rewrite Ideas Background document. Nothing contained in this document should be construed as legal advice. information contained in this document is provided strictly to provide background information and context relating to the ideas shared here. It is not intended to provide legal opinion or advice nor should it be viewed as a comprehensive description of CADA or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Task Force encourages participation from affected and involved stakeholders and is asking for input as it relates to the charge of the Rewrite subcommittee. Please feel free to reach out via email or share your story below.

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

Engage with the Rewrite Subcommittee of the Task Force

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Survey 1: Public Accommodations and Caps on Damages for Discrimination
Below are the ideas under consideration by the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) Rewrite Subcommittee relating to public accommodations and caps on damages for discrimination in cases of housing, employment or access to a "public entity" or "place of public accommodation".
None of the ideas constitute formal recommendations at this time and the ideas are being presented strictly for stakeholder feedback to be considered by the subcommittee. In some cases, competing, parallel or complementary ideas are presented for addressing challenges or barriers to gather feedback on multiple approaches discussed. The subcommittees may revise, discard or advance any one or more of the ideas as recommendations later this year.
Members of the public are invited to answer any or all of the following questions about each idea:
1. What do you see as the strengths or benefits of this change to current Colorado law?
2. What would be any areas of concern, unintended consequences or other implications?
3. Do you have specific revisions, additions or key elements relating to this particular idea that you would like the subcommittee to consider?
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Survey 2: Exhaustion, Timelines and Emotional Distress Damages
Below are the ideas under consideration by the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) Rewrite Subcommittee relating to exhausting administrative remedies, timelines for filing claims and emotional distress damages.
None of the ideas constitute formal recommendations at this time and the ideas are being presented strictly for stakeholder feedback to be considered by the subcommittee. In some cases, competing, parallel or complementary ideas are presented for addressing challenges or barriers to gather feedback on multiple approaches discussed. The subcommittees may revise, discard or advance any one or more of the ideas as recommendations later this year.
Members of the public are invited to answer any or all of the following questions about each idea:
1. What do you see as the strengths or benefits of this change to current Colorado law?
2. What would be any areas of concern, unintended consequences or other implications?
3. Do you have specific revisions, additions or key elements relating to this particular idea that you would like the subcommittee to consider?
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Definitions of Key Terms: Disability, Qualified Individual and Essential Functions
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) subcommittee has identified the following terms that should be defined in Colorado Revised Statutes. Some of these are defined in federal law (ADA). Other definitions would incorporate standards from case law or other sources. The group is proposing that all definitions be directly incorporated into Colorado law.
None of the ideas constitute formal recommendations at this time and the ideas are being presented strictly for stakeholder feedback to be considered by the subcommittee. In some cases, competing, parallel or complementary ideas are presented for addressing challenges or barriers to gather feedback on multiple approaches discussed. The subcommittees may revise, discard or advance any one or more of the ideas as recommendations later this year.
Members of the public are invited to answer any or all of the following questions about each idea:
1. What do you see as the strengths or benefits of this change to current Colorado law?
2. What would be any areas of concern, unintended consequences or other implications?
3. Do you have specific revisions, additions or key elements relating to this particular idea that you would like the subcommittee to consider?
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