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CO HB1124

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Javier Mabrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases penalties for violating public accommodation discrimination laws from a maximum of $500 to $3,500 per violation
  • Changes language to allow aggrieved parties to bring civil actions (rather than mandating they must do so) and requires courts to order compliance with anti-discrimination provisions in addition to fines
  • Defines "nonprofit" as organizations exempt from federal taxation under Internal Revenue Code sections 501(c) and 501(a)
  • Clarifies that nonprofits do not participate in political campaigns merely by renting space for political events at customary and usual rates
  • Takes effect 90 days after adjournment unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case it requires voter approval in November 2024 to take effect

Legislative Description

Discrimination in Places of Public Accomodation

Civil Law

Last Action

Governor Signed

5/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/12/2024
Appropriations2/28/2024
Judiciary1/29/2024

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