SB 23-244
signedTechnology Accessibility Cleanup
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate 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.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2023-04-12
- Latest action
- 2023-03-24
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
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Related Legislation
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relatesSB 22-162(2022A)· signedAdministration Organization Act Modernization
relatesSB 17-283(2017A)· signedClarify Discrimination And Right To Disagree
relatesHB 22-1102(2022A)· signedVeterans And Military Status In Fair Housing
relatesHB 22-1278(2022A)· signedBehavioral Health Administration
relatesSB 22-016(2022A)· signedModifying Department Of Transportation Governance
relatesHB 22-1295(2022A)· signedDepartment Early Childhood And Universal Preschool Program
relatesHB 22-1256(2022A)· signedModifications To Civil Involuntary Commitment
relatesHB 23-1173(2023A)· signedModify Department Of Transportation Governance
relatesSB 18-057(2018A)· signedUse Of Criminal Records With Respect To Housing
relatesHB 18-1364(2018A)· signedSunset Colorado Council Persons With Disabilities
relatesHB 22-1367(2022A)· signedUpdates To Employment Discrimination Laws
relatesHB 18-1432(2018A)· signedProhibit Housing Discrimination Source Of Income
relatesHB 23-1092(2023A)· signedLimitating Use Of State Money
relatesHB 22-1219(2022A)· signedVeterans Resource Information Clearinghouse Online Portal
relatesHB 17-1067(2017A)· signedUpdate National Standards Citations Accessible Housing
relatesHB 18-1438(2018A)· signedHealth Care Coverage Reproductive Health Care
Affected by (47)
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amendsHB 25-1240(2025A)· signedProtections for Tenants with Housing Subsidies
amendsSB 25-275(2025A)· signedNonsubstantive Relocation of Definitions in Colorado Revised Statutes
amendsSB 24-049(2024A)· signedContent of Material in Libraries
amendsSB 23-184(2023A)· signedProtections For Residential Tenants
amendsHB 25-1312(2025A)· signedLegal Protections for Transgender Individuals
amendsHB 24-1318(2024A)· signedModify Rental Premises Person with Disability
amendsHB 26-1045(2026A)· signedDisabilities Housing Protections
amendsHB 24-1124(2024A)· signedDiscrimination in Places of Public Accomodation
amendsHB 23-1296(2023A)· signedCreate Task Force Study Rights Persons Disabilities
relatesHB 26-1023(2026A)· signedPolitical Party Liability for Accessibility Requirements
relatesSB 23-164(2023A)· signedSunset Process Sex Offender Management Board
relatesHB 23-1235(2023A)· signedTechnical Modification To Department Of Early Childhood
relatesHB 24-1360(2024A)· signedColorado Disability Opportunity Office
relatesSB 25-157(2025A)· signedDeceptive Trade Practice Significant Impact Standard
relatesSB 25-001(2025A)· signedColorado Voting Rights Act
relatesHB 25-1152(2025A)· signedTech Accessibility Liability Contractor
relatesHB 24-1165(2024A)· signedDenver Airport Accessibility
relatesSB 24-206(2024A)· signedCapitol Complex Renovation Fund
relatesHB 24-1342(2024A)· signedTest Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
relatesHB 26-1237(2026A)· signedTransportation Safety Modifications
relatesHB 26-1045(2026A)· signedDisabilities Housing Protections
relatesSB 24-094(2024A)· signedSafe Housing for Residential Tenants
relatesHB 24-1454(2024A)· signedGrace Period Noncompliance Digital Accessibility
relatesHB 24-1245(2024A)· signedFair Labor Practice Requirements for Broadband Projects
relatesHB 24-1336(2024A)· signedSunset Broadband Deployment
relatesSB 26-139(2026A)· failedLocal Education Provider Workforce Housing
relatesHB 26-1141(2026A)· signedDiscriminatory Practices in Public Schools
relatesHB 24-1067(2024A)· signedBallot Access for Candidates with Disabilities
relatesHB 24-1168(2024A)· signedEqual Access to Public Meetings
relatesHB 25-1312(2025A)· signedLegal Protections for Transgender Individuals
relatesSB 25-275(2025A)· signedNonsubstantive Relocation of Definitions in Colorado Revised Statutes
relatesHB 23-1308(2023A)· signedAccess To Government By Persons With Disabilities
relatesHB 23-1218(2023A)· signedHealth Facility Patient Information Denied Service
relatesHB 23-1296(2023A)· signedCreate Task Force Study Rights Persons Disabilities
relatesHB 23-1032(2023A)· signedRemedies Persons With Disabilities
relatesSB 24-145(2024A)· signedUniform Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records
relatesHB 25-1078(2025A)· signedForestry & Firefighter Workforce & Education
relatesSB 25-167(2025A)· signedInvest State Funds to Benefit Communities
relatesHB 23-1120(2023A)· signedEviction Protections For Residential Tenants
repealsSB 25-131(2025A)· signedReducing the Cost of Housing
repealsHB 23-1032(2023A)· signedRemedies Persons With Disabilities
repealsHB 25-1239(2025A)· signedColorado Anti-Discrimination Act
Votes
BILL
2023-04-06 · House · pass — Yes: 46 · No: 15 · Other: —
BILL
2023-03-30 · Senate · pass — Yes: 34 · No: 1 · Other: —