HB 24-1276

House Bill 24-1276 extends the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind until 2031 and creates a permanent state auxiliary services program to support these communities. It also changes the name of the Deafblind Citizens Council to the Colorado Deafblind Advisory Council. This bill has been signed by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2024, meaning that these changes are set to be implemented soon.

Official Summary

The act implements the recommendations in the department of regulatory agencies' 2023 sunset review and report on the Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind (commission) by: Continuing the commission for 7 years, until 2031; Establishing a permanent state auxiliary services program; and Changing the name of the deafblind citizens council to the Colorado deafblind advisory council. APPROVED by Governor May 28, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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