Archive #56250

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Bill Number: HB26-1417
HTTP Status: 200
Valid JSON: Valid
Archived At: 2026-04-21 11:57:07 MDT
Created At: 2026-04-21 11:57:07 MDT

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  "origin": "House",
  "lls_num": "26-0986",
  "session": "2026A",
  "subject": [
    "Civil Law",
    "Higher Education",
    "Labor & Employment",
    "Professions & Occupations",
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      "chamber": "House",
      "full_name": "Matt Soper",
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    },
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    },
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      "id": "DR001",
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      "first_name": "Dylan",
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      "id": "JR002",
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      "full_name": "Janice Rich",
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      "date": "04/20/2026",
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  "long_title": "Concerning the disability-related accommodation requirement of a testing entity.",
  "bill_status": "In Committee - HOU Education",
  "short_title": "Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities",
  "bill_summary": "<html><body><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current law requires a testing entity to provide accommodations for an individual with a disability who is taking an exam for professional licensing. The definition of 'testing entity' includes a private entity or a state or local governmental entity offering such an exam and having control over testing accommodation decisions.<br/></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The bill changes the definition of 'testing entity' to include any person, business, or state or local government agency that offers an exam or course related to an application, license, certification, or credential for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes. The bill further requires a testing entity to offer the exam or course in a place and manner that is accessible to the individual with a disability or offer an alternative accessible arrangement in order to accommodate an individual with a disability who has met the requirements to receive the accommodation.<br/><br/><i>(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)</i></p></body></html>",
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  "special_type": "",
  "bill_category": "Government - State",
  "allow_testimony": "F",
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  "full_bill_topic": "Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities",
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  "bill_sub_category": "Regulatory Agencies Department",
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  "is_budget_package": "No",
  "session_laws_files": "",
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  "bill_sub_sub_category": "Civil Rights Division",
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  "first_chamber_third_reading_date": "",
  "second_chamber_third_reading_date": ""
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Raw Response

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