HB26-1045 Defines Assistance Animal and Reasonable Accommodation Terms Under CADA
Summary
Colorado legislators introduced HB26-1045 to define 'assistance animal' and 'emotional support animal' under the Colorado Anti-discrimination Act (CADA) and establish factors for assessing reasonable accommodations in housing. The bill clarifies housing provider obligations toward individuals with disabilities and their support animals. If enacted, the measure would require landlords and housing providers to update policies and practices to comply with the expanded definitions.
What changed
HB26-1045 would amend the Colorado Anti-discrimination Act to add statutory definitions for 'assistance animal' and 'emotional support animal,' distinguishing these from household pets and establishing criteria for housing providers. The bill also defines 'reasonable accommodation' specific to housing and enumerates factors relevant to assessing whether an accommodation is necessary for a person with a disability to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
Housing providers, landlords, property managers, and HOA boards in Colorado should track this bill closely. If enacted, entities will need to revise tenant screening policies, lease agreements, and accommodation request procedures to reflect the new statutory definitions and reasonable accommodation assessment standards. Individuals with disabilities seeking housing modifications or support animal accommodations will have clearer statutory pathways to enforce their rights under CADA.
What to do next
- Monitor HB26-1045 for passage and signing into law
- Review current housing policies for compliance with proposed CADA definitions of assistance animals and emotional support animals
- Update reasonable accommodation request procedures to align with proposed statutory factors
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HB26-1045
Disabilities Housing Protections
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Housing State Government |
Concerning housing protections for individuals with disabilities.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill defines the terms "assistance animal" and "emotional support animal" as used in the "Colorado Anti-discrimination Act" (CADA) and other specified provisions of law. The bill also defines the term "reasonable accommodation" as it applies to housing practices included in CADA and specifies relevant factors related to assessing reasonable accommodations necessary for an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Chad Clifford
Representative
Yara Zokaie
Senator
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Committees
House
Transportation, Housing & Local Government
Senate
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 13
Senate General Orders - Second Reading of Bills
10:00 AM Senate Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | Reengrossed | |
| 02/02/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 01/14/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1045 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion failed on a vote of 1-11. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1045, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-3. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/04/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 40 AYE 23 NO 2 OTHER | Vote record |
| 02/02/2026 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (H.001) | 21 AYE 38 NO 6 OTHER | Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | L.006 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 02/02/2026 | L.008 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 02/02/2026 | L.005 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 01/27/2026 | L.004 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Lost | |
| 01/27/2026 | L.002 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 01/27/2026 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
- Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.
** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/06/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
| 02/04/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/03/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/02/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 01/30/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 01/27/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. C. Clifford | Rep. Y. Zokaie
Sponsor
(None) Co-Sponsor
Rep. J. Bacon | Rep. M. Froelich | Rep. L. García | Rep. J. Joseph | Rep. M. Lindsay | Rep. J. Mabrey | Rep. K. Nguyen | Rep. M. Rutinel | Rep. E. Sirota | Rep. T. Story | Rep. S. Woodrow
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