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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill makes the following changes to statutes concerning standards for accessible housing: ! Repeals the definition of "ground story level"; ! Updates and clarifies definitions that reference International Code Council standards; ! Clarifies that the intent and purpose of the standards for accessible housing law is to serve persons with nonambulatory and semiambulatory disabilities; ! Permits covered enforcing agencies to develop alternative processes to resolve appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the enforcing agency regarding the application and interpretation of the standards for accessible housing law; and ! Requires covered developers to create an implementation plan to deliver accessible units as required by the standards for accessible housing law.
AI Summary
This bill updates Colorado's accessibility standards for housing by removing the definition of "ground story level" and clarifying definitions related to the International Code Council (ICC) standards, specifically referencing the 2017 edition of the "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities" standard (ICC/ANSI A117.1). It clarifies that the law's purpose is to serve individuals with nonambulatory (unable to walk) and semiambulatory (able to walk with difficulty) disabilities, and it allows enforcing agencies to develop alternative processes for resolving appeals regarding these standards. Additionally, developers are now required to create an implementation plan to ensure accessible housing units are delivered as mandated by the law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-109 |
| Senate Local Government & Housing Amendment L.002 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18260/download |
| Senate Local Government & Housing Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18259/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112579/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111732/download |
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