Committee advances bill to extend testing‑accommodation protections to private testing entities (HB 14‑17)
Senators advanced HB 14‑17 to the committee of the whole; the bill would align Colorado law with the federal Title 42 definition of covered 'testing entities' so private companies administering licensure exams cannot evade state accommodation requirements, restoring state‑court remedies for denied accommodations.
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Senator Rich introduced House Bill 14‑17 to strengthen access to licensing and certification exams for people with disabilities by clarifying that the definition of "testing entity" includes private organizations that administer exams tied to Colorado credentials. The sponsor framed the measure as closing a gap created by a recent court ruling.
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