HB 24-1124

House Bill 24-1124, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2024, increases fines for discrimination in public places from a minimum of $50 to a maximum of $3,500. It also clarifies that nonprofits are not considered to be involved in political campaigns just because they rent out their space at regular rates for such events. This bill affects anyone who might face discrimination and the businesses or organizations that could be fined if they violate Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws.

Official Summary

The act increases the amount of the fine for a violation of the Colorado anti-discrimination act from not less than $50 or more than $500 to $3,500 and specifies that a nonprofit does not directly or indirectly participate or intervene in a political campaign merely by renting out space for a political event at the nonprofit's customary and usual rates. APPROVED by Governor May 22, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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