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SB 109

Building Code Accessibility

2026 Regular Session

SB 109 updates Colorado building codes to strengthen accessibility requirements for people with disabilities in new construction and renovations.

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Bill Summary · SB 109

Legislative bill overview

SB 109 modifies Colorado's building code requirements to enhance accessibility standards for people with disabilities. The bill appears to strengthen or update accessibility provisions that buildings must meet during construction and renovation. This represents an update to existing building code frameworks governing how structures accommodate individuals with mobility, sensory, and other disabilities.

Why is this important

Building codes directly affect whether people with disabilities can safely access homes, workplaces, schools, and public spaces. Accessibility standards influence construction costs, housing availability, and inclusion—making this a consequential policy affecting both the disability community and the construction industry. Current code gaps can leave people excluded from participating fully in community life.

Potential points of contention

  • Construction cost impact: Enhanced accessibility requirements typically increase building expenses, which developers may pass to consumers through higher prices or may resist as regulatory burden
  • Retroactive application scope: Unclear whether changes apply only to new construction or also require retrofitting existing buildings, which significantly affects compliance costs
  • Standard specificity: Debates may arise over whether proposed accessibility standards are evidence-based, economically feasible, and align with federal ADA requirements or exceed them

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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