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House adopts changes to Colorado anti‑discrimination remedies after hours of debate
Summary
The House approved House Bill 12-39 to modify remedy provisions under Colorado's anti‑discrimination law, including a cap on emotional‑distress damages and technical fixes; supporters said it fills a federal gap, opponents warned it will increase litigation risk for businesses.
The Colorado House on March 31 approved House Bill 12‑39, a package of changes to remedy provisions in the Colorado Anti‑Discrimination Act that includes a $50,000 cap on certain emotional‑distress damages and several technical edits. The bill passed on third reading by a recorded roll call.
The measure, championed by Representative Zocai, was presented as a state‑level response to federal court changes that narrowed remedies available under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Representative Zocai said the bill aims to provide a practical remedy when a business denies access because of a disability:…
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