Disabilities Housing Protections
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning housing protections for individuals with disabilities.
Bill Summary:
The bill defines the terms "assistance animal" and "emotional support animal" as used in the "Colorado Anti-discrimination Act" (CADA) and other specified provisions of law. The bill also defines the term "reasonable accommodation" as it applies to housing practices included in CADA and specifies relevant factors related to assessing reasonable accommodations necessary for an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Chad Clifford
Representative
Yara Zokaie
Senator
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Committees
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion failed on a vote of 1-11. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1045, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (H.001) |
21
AYE
38
NO
6
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | L.006 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 02/02/2026 | L.008 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 02/02/2026 | L.005 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 01/27/2026 | L.004 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Lost | |
| 01/27/2026 | L.002 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 01/27/2026 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 01/30/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 01/27/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
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