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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the general assembly, the secretary of state, and each political party must ensure that it remains an option for a candidate in the state to access the ballot through the caucus process or any future alternative process that is accessible to persons with disabilities. A political party must also ensure that any person, upon request, is able to participate in a precinct caucus or a party assembly with the use of a video conferencing platform or alternative means of participation. The failure of any political party to make a reasonable effort to comply with these accessibility requirements constitutes discrimination on the basis of disability in a place of public accommodation. The bill clarifies that these duties are duties of the state political party and that a person who is subjected to a violation of a state political party's duties regarding these accessibility requirements may file suit against the state political party. An individual, including a member of or volunteer for a political party, or a local political party may not be held liable for a violation of the state political party's duties regarding these accessibility requirements.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that state political parties, not individuals or local chapters, are responsible for ensuring that candidates can access the ballot through accessible processes and that eligible individuals can participate in precinct caucuses or party assemblies using video conferencing or alternative methods like telephone calls, especially in areas without internet service. The bill specifies that state political parties must establish policies for requesting these accommodations and can require requests to be made up to thirty days in advance. Importantly, it states that a state political party's failure to make a reasonable effort to comply with these accessibility requirements is considered discrimination on the basis of disability, and individuals subjected to such violations can sue the state political party, but individuals, including party members or volunteers, and local political parties are protected from liability.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 2/24/2026 House Floor) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1023 |
| House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.002 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17890/download |
| House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17888/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/110924/download |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/255bd07bcd2a420dbe93b8d61ccd1a6c |
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