CO SB093

Enacts the "Consumer and Employee Dispute Resolution Fairness Act" establishing ethical standards and disclosure requirements for arbitrators in consumer and employment disputes under pre-dispute arbitration agreements executed in Colorado or governed by Colorado law.

Prohibits waiver of evident partiality standards before claims are filed; requires any post-claim waivers to be in writing and signed by all parties; establishes 28-day maximum timeframe for challenging arbitrators based on evident partiality.

Requires individual arbitrators in consumer and employment disputes to disclose information including financial interests, prior relationships with parties, industry experience, prior arbitrations handled, and any payments exceeding $500 from parties or their representatives.

Mandates arbitration services providers collect and provide at no charge a cumulative five-year report in searchable spreadsheet format containing detailed case information, arbitrator fees, disposition outcomes, and provider ownership information.

Declares certain standard form contract terms void as against public policy: requiring disputes be adjudicated outside Colorado, allowing unilateral selection of arbitrators, or imposing fee-shifting prohibited by Colorado law; specifies prevailing party attorney fee awards when courts vacate awards for arbitrator evident partiality.