HB 24-1317

House Bill 24-1317, also known as the Workforce Data Collection bill, requires the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to gather data annually from workforce centers about workers aged 50 and older and those with disabilities. Every three years, the department must survey individuals aged 55 and older who are thinking about entering or rejoining the job market, facing unemployment or underemployment, or seeking a career change. This bill is now signed into law, meaning that the data collection and surveys will begin as required by the legislation. The primary beneficiaries of this bill include older workers and those with disabilities, providing them with better resources and understanding from the state to help navigate their employment needs.

Official Summary

The bill requires the director of the division of employment and training (director) in the department of labor and employment to annually collect, analyze, and make recommendations to the general assembly based on data from workforce centers; the state, in relation to data it has collected concerning workers in specific age categories, beginning at age 50; and individuals with disabilities. The bill also requires the director, every 3 years, to conduct, or contract with an another entity to conduct, a survey to better understand the experiences and needed tools and resources of individuals in Colorado who are 55 years of age or older and are considering entering or reentering the workforce, are unemployed, underemployed, or are looking for a career change. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)