24-34-1004. Subcommittee on the rewrite and modernization of the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning civil rights of persons with disabilities - membership - purpose - reporting.

Statute text

(1) On or before September 15, 2023, the task force shall create the subcommittee on the rewrite and modernization of the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the civil rights of persons with disabilities. The purpose of the rewrite subcommittee is to study the current Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the civil rights of persons with disabilities and make recommendations for a thorough revision and rewrite to improve clarity, ensure the civil rights of Coloradans are protected, and ensure the protections are enforceable.

(2) The rewrite subcommittee must, at a minimum, include representation from disability advocates and government representatives with legal expertise, appointed by the governor, based on recommendations from the task force. At a minimum, the rewrite subcommittee includes:

(a) Four members who represent disability rights advocacy organizations, with at least two members who are individuals living with a disability, including:

(I) Two attorneys with litigation experience;

(II) One member without litigation experience; and

(III) One member who represents a veterans service organization that serves veterans with a disability.

(b) Four members who represent government and business community interests.

(3) The rewrite subcommittee shall submit an initial report with its findings and recommendations to the task force on or before December 1, 2023, and a final report to the task force on or before December 1, 2024. The report must include, at a minimum, recommendations for clarity and improvement of the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the civil rights of persons with disabilities; a discussion of damages for emotional distress for persons subject to discrimination; and considerations for public entities and private businesses, including sizes of entities and general clarity on requirements, to comply with the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the civil rights of persons with disabilities.

History

Source: L. 2023: Entire part added, (HB 23-1296), ch. 269, p. 1594, 1, effective May 25.