SB 23-244

Senate Bill 23-244, also known as the Technology Accessibility Cleanup, aims to make sure that people with disabilities can use state agency technology more easily. It requires Colorado’s Office of Information Technology to create rules for accessibility standards and outlines consequences if these standards are not followed. The bill was signed into law on April 20, 2023, and became effective immediately on the same day. This means that all state agencies must now follow these new guidelines to ensure their technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Official Summary

The act clarifies statutory language to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. The act requires the office of information technology to promulgate rules regarding accessibility standards for an individual with a disability for information technology systems employed by state agencies. The act clarifies language regarding sanctions for failing to comply with accessibility standards. APPROVED by Governor April 20, 2023 EFFECTIVE April 20, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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