HB 22-1102 Summary

• Adds "veteran or military status" as a protected class in Colorado's fair housing laws, defining it as membership or veteran status in the U.S. Armed Forces, Armed Forces Reserve, or National Guard (excluding those dishonorably discharged).

• Prohibits discrimination in housing based on veteran or military status, including refusal to sell, rent, or lease; discrimination in financing or insurance; and discriminatory advertising or representations.

• Allows inquiries about veteran or military status when the purpose is to determine eligibility for veteran or military housing benefits or to comply with federal Veterans Affairs requirements under 38 CFR 36.

• Permits housing advertisements and notices specifically promoting veteran or military housing or benefits without violating the prohibition on preference-based advertisements.

• Takes effect 90 days after the 2022 legislative session ends, unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case voter approval in November 2022 is required.