SB 23-247
signedDivision Of Civil Protections And Rights In Department Of Law
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 23-247, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2023, creates a new division within Colorado’s Department of Law called the Division of Civil Protections and Rights. This division is designed to protect and enforce civil rights for individuals in the state. The bill affects anyone who might need assistance with civil protection issues or rights enforcement. Since it has been signed into law, this change will officially be implemented soon, providing new resources for citizens regarding their civil protections and rights starting in early August.
Official Summary
The act establishes the division of civil protections and rights in the department of law.
APPROVED by Governor June 5, 2023
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023
NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2023-06-05
- Latest action
- 2023-03-24
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
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Votes
BILL
2023-04-26 · House · pass — Yes: 49 · No: 16 · Other: —
BILL
2023-04-13 · Senate · pass — Yes: 30 · No: 5 · Other: —