Colorado Passes 7 New Laws To Support People With Disabilities

On September 7, 2021, seven bills which offer support to people with disabilities went into effect. These bill were signed by Colorado Governor Jared S. Polis between May 21 and June 30, 2021. The group of bills include provisions to better support independent living in the community.

Passed by the Colorado legislature during the 2021 legislative session, these laws stem from Senate and House of Representatives bills, which include:

Prevent public entities from excluding individuals with disabilities:

HB21-1110, signed on June 30, 2021, requires state and local agencies to meet website accessibility standards and makes it easier for people . . .