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Introduced
04/03/2017
04/03/2017
In Committee
04/12/2017
04/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/10/2017
05/10/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill specifies that it is not a discriminatory practice for a private business to decline to contract to provide goods or services: That convey a message with which the business chooses not to associate itself or with which the business owner disagrees; or For an event that conveys a message with which the business chooses not to associate itself or with which the business owner disagrees.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that it is not a discriminatory practice for a private business to decline to provide goods or services that convey a message with which the business chooses not to associate itself or with which the business owner disagrees, or for an event that conveys a message with which the business chooses not to associate itself or with which the business owner disagrees. The bill aims to distinguish between discrimination and the fundamental right to disagree, which is protected by the First Amendment. It also asserts that the authority to define what constitutes discrimination resides with the elected state legislature, rather than with unelected state commissions and administrative bodies.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Second Reading Lost - No Amendments (on 04/18/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb17-283 |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_283_01.pdf |
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