HB 23-1032 Summary

• Exempts civil actions based on alleged discrimination or unfair practices prohibited by Part 6 (places of public accommodation) or Section 24-34-505.6 from the requirement to exhaust administrative remedies before filing in district court.

• Retains the exhaustion requirement for civil actions based on Parts 4, 5, and 7 of Article 34, unless the plaintiff demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that pursuing administrative remedies would cause irreparable harm and not provide timely relief.

• Clarifies that individuals with disabilities who experience violations can bring civil suits in courts of competent jurisdiction and are entitled to court orders requiring compliance with applicable disability rights provisions.

• Removes redundant language from remedies provisions by consolidating the requirement that a court order must mandate compliance with applicable sections before listing additional available remedies.