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HB 1045

Disabilities Housing Protections

2026 Regular Session

HB 1045 strengthens housing discrimination protections for disabled Coloradans, requiring landlords and sellers to provide reasonable accommodations and accessibility modifications.

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Bill Summary · HB 1045

Legislative bill overview

HB 1045 establishes housing protections and anti-discrimination provisions specifically for people with disabilities in Colorado. The bill appears to strengthen fair housing standards by creating new legal safeguards for disabled individuals seeking rental or purchase housing. Based on recent committee activity, the bill has been amended and is advancing through the legislative process.

Why is this important

People with disabilities often face discrimination, barriers to accessibility, and exclusionary practices in housing markets. Strengthening these protections can increase housing stability and accessibility for a vulnerable population while clarifying landlord and seller obligations regarding reasonable accommodations and modifications. This directly affects both disabled Coloradans' quality of life and the housing market's regulatory landscape.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Landlords and developers may argue that reasonable accommodation requirements create financial burdens, particularly for smaller property owners
  • Definition disputes: Disagreement over what constitutes a disability, reasonable accommodation, or undue hardship could lead to litigation and implementation challenges
  • Scope of protections: Tension between disability rights advocates (who may want broader protections) and housing industry groups over how extensively the law regulates private housing decisions

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

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