HB 1417 CO

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Became Law

Current law requires a testing entity to provide accommodations for an individual with a disability who is taking an exam for professional licensing. The current definition of 'testing entity' includes a private entity or a state or local governmental entity offering such an exam and having control over testing accommodation decisions.     The act changes the definition of 'testing entity' to include any person, business, or state or local government agency that offers an examination or course related to an application, license, certification, or credential for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes. The act further requires a testing entity to offer the exam or course in a place and manner that is accessible to an individual with a disability or offer an alternative accessible arrangement in order to accommodate an individual with a disability who has met the requirements to receive the accommodation.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• J. Bacon Democratic · sponsor
• M. Soper Republican · sponsor
• J. Rich Republican · sponsor
• D. Roberts Democratic · sponsor

1. Jun 4, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
2. Jun 3, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. Jun 3, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. Jun 3, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. May 11, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
6. May 8, 2026 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · upper
7. May 6, 2026 Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
8. May 1, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education · upper
9. Apr 30, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
10. Apr 29, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee · lower
11. Apr 28, 2026 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
12. Apr 23, 2026 House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
13. Apr 20, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Education · lower