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HB 25-1239

Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 37 co-sponsors

Colorado anti-discrimination act bans unlawful discrimination by employers, housing providers, and public accommodations, creating enforcement and remedies for Coloradans.

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Bill Summary · HB 25-1239

Summary — HB 25‑1239: Colorado Anti‑Discrimination Act

Status: Governor signed (May 22, 2025)
Introduced: February 12, 2025 (House)
Bill number: HB 25‑1239

Sponsor(s)

Primary sponsors (House): Yara Zokaie; Andrew Boesenecker; Lindsey Daugherty; Mike Weissman
Additional cosponsors: F. Winter, K. Wallace, K. Brown, B. Titone, C. Clifford, S. Woodrow, J. Jackson, J. Joseph, C. Kipp, M. Lindsay, A. Paschal, D. Michaelson Jenet, A. Valdez, T. Exum, L. Smith, T. Story, M. Ball, J. Bacon, D. Roberts, N. Hinrichsen, I. Jodeh, L. Cutter, J. McCluskie, N. Ricks, K. McCormick, J. Gonzales, E. Sirota, M. Rutinel, J. Mabrey, R. English, L. García, J. Amabile, M. Froelich, S. Lieder and others.

Legislative history (key steps)

  • 2025‑02‑12: Introduced in the House; assigned to Judiciary
  • Committee referrals and amendments in House (Feb–Mar 2025)
  • House passed with amendments (March 31, 2025)
  • Sent to Senate; committee referrals and amendments (April 2025)
  • Senate passed (April 25, 2025); House concurred in Senate amendments (May 1, 2025) and repassed
  • 2025‑05‑06: Signed by House Speaker and Senate President; sent to Governor
  • 2025‑05‑22: Governor signed the bill into law

Purpose and intent (as indicated by title)

The bill is titled the “Colorado Anti‑Discrimination Act.” While the text of the enrolled bill is not included in the record provided, the title and legislative posture indicate the bill establishes or updates statutory protections against unlawful discrimination in Colorado. Such statutes generally aim to:

  • Prohibit discriminatory practices by employers, housing providers, places of public accommodation, and sometimes by state or local government entities;
  • Define protected characteristics (for example: race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity — note: specific classes in this bill are not listed in the provided record);
  • Set procedures and enforcement mechanisms (state civil rights division or commission investigations, administrative remedies, and/or private causes of action);
  • Specify remedies and penalties (injunctive relief, damages, fines, or civil penalties);
  • Clarify scope, exceptions, and implementation details.

What is known vs. what is not in the provided record

  • Known: The bill passed both chambers with amendments and was signed by the Governor on May 22, 2025. Sponsors and legislative history are documented above.
  • Not provided: The bill’s full text, the precise list of protected classes, detailed definitions, enforcement agency assignments, effective date, and specific remedies or penalties.

Who would be affected

Based on the title and typical structure of anti‑discrimination statutes, likely affected parties include:
- Private and public employers and employees in Colorado
- Housing providers and tenants/renters
- Businesses operating places of public accommodation (retail, services, hospitality)
- State and local government entities (if the bill covers public actors)
- Individuals who assert discrimination claims (potentially gaining administrative or private remedies)

Next steps / where to find the full text

To understand exact provisions, rights created, exceptions, timelines, and the effective date, consult the enrolled bill text and legislative digest on the Colorado General Assembly website or the Office of Legislative Legal Services. Reviewing the final bill text is necessary to determine specific legal changes and practical impacts.

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

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