Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateColoradoEnacted
HB 1417: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Testing Entities
Jennifer Bacon
HB 1417 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 4, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
Current law requires a testing entity to provide accommodations for an individual with a disability who is taking an exam for professional licensing. The current 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. The act changes the definition of 'testing entity' to include any person, business, or state or local government agency that offers an examination or course related to an application, license, certification, or credential for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes. The act further requires a testing entity to offer the exam or course in a place and manner that is accessible to an 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.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Standardizes accessibility requirements across diverse testing industries
- Increases market inclusivity for applicants with disabilities
- Reduces potential litigation risk for entities already compliant with federal standards
Risks
- Increased compliance costs for smaller private education and trade entities
- Operational burden of re-evaluating existing test delivery methods
- Risk of regulatory confusion for entities previously outside of scope
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Expands civil rights protections for students with disabilities
- Removes barriers to professional licensing for marginalized groups
- Increases equitable access to secondary and postsecondary education
Risks
- Potential for inconsistent interpretation of accessibility by varied entities
- Risk that some small entities may reduce course offerings due to complexity
- Delayed exam timelines if accommodation logistics are not streamlined
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Clarifies definitions under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act
- Strengthens the state's oversight role regarding disability rights
- Enhances transparency regarding an entity's duty to provide accommodations
Risks
- Expanded jurisdiction may increase pressure on civil rights commission resources
- Potential for complex disputes between private entities and state oversight
- Ambiguity in 'alternative accessible arrangement' could trigger oversight challenges
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Entities previously exempt from CADA may face immediate compliance gaps.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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