HB 24-1165

HB 24-1165, also known as the Denver Airport Accessibility bill, requires the Denver airport authority to ensure that the airport is accessible for people with disabilities by setting deadlines for accessibility improvements and maintenance. If the authority fails to comply, the division of aeronautics can fine them up to $3,500 for the first offense and up to $7,000 for each subsequent offense. Individuals who suffer damages due to non-compliance can also sue for compensation and court-ordered remedies. Since this bill has been signed into law, it is now enforceable and will impact how the Denver airport manages accessibility improvements and maintenance.

Official Summary

The bill imposes a set of duties on the Denver airport authority (authority) by established times for accessibility-related functions at Denver international airport. The authority is encouraged to monitor the completion and ongoing upkeep of the duties and functions. The division of aeronautics (division) is authorized to issue fines for noncompliance of the duties and functions to any entity in violation (entity). For a first offense, the entity has 30 days to remedy the noncompliance. If not remedied within 30 days, the division is authorized to fine the entity an amount not to exceed $3,500. For each subsequent offense, the division shall fine the entity an amount not to exceed $7,000 per offense. An individual alleging damages resulting from a violation by an entity may bring a civil suit and may seek a court order requiring compliance and any other remedy the court determines necessary. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)