Colorado 2024 Regular Session Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HB 24-1165 — Denver Airport Accessibility

Last action — House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

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Summary

The bill imposes a set of duties on the Denver airport authority (authority) by established times for accessibility-related functions at Denver international airport. The authority is encouraged to monitor the completion and ongoing upkeep of the duties and functions. The division of aeronautics (division) is authorized to issue fines for noncompliance of the duties and functions to any entity in violation (entity). For a first offense, the entity has 30 days to remedy the noncompliance. If not remedied within 30 days, the division is authorized to fine the entity an amount not to exceed $3,500. For each subsequent offense, the division shall fine the entity an amount not to exceed $7,000 per offense. An individual alleging damages resulting from a violation by an entity may bring a civil suit and may seek a court order requiring compliance and any other remedy the court determines necessary. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment changes the focus of the bill from specifically addressing accessibility requirements at Denver International Airport to applying those requirements to all Part 139, Class II airports in Colorado. It also modifies the duties related to accessibility and safety for these airports, removing specific references to the Denver Airport Authority and instead outlining general duties for all applicable airports. This change broadens the scope of the legislation, potentially impacting more airports and promoting a uniform approach to accessibility across the state.

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Second Regular Session Seventy-fourth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO INTRODUCED LLS NO.
Second Regular Session Seventy-fourth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO PREAMENDED This Unofficial Version Includes Committee Amendments Not Yet Adopted on Second Reading LLS NO.
24-0164.01 Jane Ritter x4342 HOUSE BILL 24-1165 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Ortiz and Bacon, SENATE SPONSORSHIP (None), House Committees Senate Committees Transportation, Housing & Local Government A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AT D ENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT .
24-0164.01 Jane Ritter x4342 HOUSE BILL 24-1165 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Ortiz and Bacon, SENATE SPONSORSHIP (None), House Committees Senate Committees Transportation, Housing & Local Government Appropriations A BILL FOR AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AT PART 139,CLASS II AIRPORTS .
(d) The data is supported by real-world examples that have not onlycostindividualswithdisabilitiestheopportunitiesthatcomewithair travel, but also cost individuals the use of their mobility devices and -2- HB24-1165 more.
(d) The data is supported by real-world examples that have not onlycostindividualswithdisabilitiestheopportunitiesthatcomewithair travel, but also cost individuals the use of their mobility devices and -2- 1165 more.
(3) The general assembly therefore declares that the purpose of -3- HB24-1165 thisactistoplaceinstate law the agreements of work that have been and will be done, along with a timeline created by Denver international airport.
(3) The general assembly therefore declares that the purpose of -3- 1165 thisactistoplaceinstate law the agreements of work that have been and will be done.
The act guarantees that securing access and equity at the airport on an agreed-upon timeline is not dependent on any single legislator, executive administration, or the changing staff at Denver international airport.
The act guarantees that securing access and equity at part 139,classIIairportsonanagreed-upontimelineis not dependent on any single legislator, executive administration, or the changing staff at Denver international airport.
Denver international airport accessibility - duties -reportingrequirements-penalties -civilaction-rules-definitions.
Part 139, class II airports accessibility - duties - reporting requirements - penalties - civil action - rules - definitions.
(1) T HE DENVER AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND D ENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAVE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES RELATED TO ACCESSIBILITY AND SAFETY :
(1) E ACH PART 139, CLASS IIAIRPORT HAS THE FOLLOWING DUTIES RELATED TO ACCESSIBILITY AND SAFET:
(a) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026DEVELOP AND PROVIDE ONGOING ,COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR AIRPORT STAFF , ESPECIALLY IN THE HANDLING OF LUGGAGE ,POWER CHAIRS ,MANUAL CHAIRS,WALKERS ,CANES ,MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ,AND ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT ;
(a) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026DEVELOP AND PROVIDE ONGOING , COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR AIRPORT STAFF REGARDING ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND THE ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM ;
(b) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026FACILITATE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ,INCLUDING PRE-CHECK, WITH A FOCUS ON TICKET AND CHEC-IN PROCESSES AND COORDINATION WITH GATE CREWS TO CREATE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FOR TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIE;
(b) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026FACILITATE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF PROCEDURES ,UNDER THE CONTROLOFOR RELATED TO THEOPERATIONSOF AIRPORTNAVIGATIONANDUSE ,INCLUDINGTICKET AND CHECK -IN PROCESSES,SECURITY,AND COORDINATION WITH GATE CREWS TO CREATE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FOR TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIE;
(c) ON OR BEFORE M ARCH 30, 2024ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CROSS -DISABLED COMMUNITY .
(c) O N OR BEFORE UNE 30, 2024,ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CROSS-DISABLED COMMUNITY .A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERSOFTHEADVISORYCOMMITTEEMUSTBEPERSONSWITHVARIOUS DISABILITIE.
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MUST HAVE REPRESENTATION FROM PERSONS WITH VARIOUS -4- HB24-1165 DISABILITIES AND PROVIDE INPUT DURING AIRPORT RENOVATIONS TO ENSURE BASIC ACCESS AND EQUITY IN AIR TRAVEL .
HE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL PROVIDE INPUT DURING AIRPORT RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS TO ENSURE BASIC ACCESS AND EQUITYINAIRTRAVEL .THEADVISORYCOMMITTEESHALLMAKEREGULAR -4- 1165 ASSESSMENTSTOIDENTIFYAREASFORIMPROVEMENTANDACKNOWLEDGE SUCCESSES.
HE ADVISORY COMMITTEESHALLMAKEREGULARASSESSMENTSTOIDENTIFYAREASFOR IMPROVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE SUCCESSES .
(d) ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2030AND ONGOING THEREAFTER , INSTALLANDMAINTAINRESTROOMSFORINDIVIDUALSWITHDISABILITIES , WHICHINCLUDECOMPANIONCARECHANGINGTABLES ,ANDATLEASTONE ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC RESTROOM IN EVERY TERMINAL AND CONCOURSE;
(d) ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2030AND ONGOING THEREAFTER , INSTALLANDMAINTAINRESTROOMSFORINDIVIDUALSWITHDISABILITIES , WHICHINCLUDECOMPANIONCARECHANGINGTABLES ,ANDATLEASTONE ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC RESTROOM IN EVERY TERMINA;
(e) ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026CREATE ,MAINTAIN, AND UPDATE AS NECESSARY A TRANSPARENT ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD TO REPORT AND TRACK BASIC ACCESS COMPLAINTS AND INQUIRIES THROUGHOUT THE TRAVEL PROCESS .
(e) ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026CREATE ,MAINTAIN, AND UPDATE AS NECESSARY A TRANSPARENT ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD TO REPORT AND TRACK BASIC ACCESS SHORTCOMINGS AND VIOLATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TRAVEL PROCESS .
HE DASHBOARD MUST INCLUDE A "PUBLIC INQUIRY FORM" THAT ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL TO DIRECTLY REPORT AN ACCESSIBILITY EXPERIENCE AT THE AIRPO.T (f) O N OR BEFORE D ECEMBER 31, 2030,USE ELEVATORS TO TRANSPORTPOWERCHAIRSFROMTHE CONCOURSE TOTHEAPRONSAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.
THE DASHBOARD MUST INCLUDE A "PUBLIC INQUIRY FORM" THAT ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL TO DIRECTLY REPORT AN ACCESSIBILITY EXPERIENCE AT THE AIRPO.T (f) O N OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2030,ENSURE THAT THE AIRPORT HAS AND MAINTAINS AN ADEQUATE NUMBER AND VARIETY OF BELT LOADERS TO SAFELY HANDLE MOBILITY DEVICES WITHOUT ENDANGERING STAFF ;
OWER CHAIRS AND OTHER MOBILITY DEVICES THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF AN ELEVATOR FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE APRON MUST BE GIVEN PRIORITY USAG.
(g) O N OR BEFORE D ECEMBER 31, 2030,USE ELEVATORS TO TRANSPORT POWER CHAIRS FROM THE TARMAC TO THE JETWAY SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.
(g) ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2024,INCORPORATE WAYFINDING TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO NAVIGATE THE AIRPORT INDEPENDENTL.
OWER CHAIRS AND OTHER MOBILITY DEVICES THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF AN ELEVATOR FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE TARMAC MUST BE GIVEN PRIORITY USAG.
(2) T HE CITY AND COUNTY OF D ENVER SHALL MONITOR THE DUTIES SET FORTH IN SUBSECTIO(1)OF THIS SECTI.N (3) THEDEPARTMENTSHALLISSUEFINESFORNONCOMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (4OF THIS SECTIO.
(h) ON OR BEFOREM ARCH 30, 2024INCORPORATE WAYFINDING TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO NAVIGATE THE AIRPORT INDEPENDENTL;AND (i) OANDAFTER M ARCH 30,2024,CONSULTWITHTHEDISABLED -5- HB24-1165 COMMUNITY AND CONFER WITH THE COMMUNITY ACCESS STEERING COMMITTEE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF WALKWAYS AND OTHER FACILITIES AT THE AIRPO.T (2) THEAUTHORITYISENCOURAGEDTOMONITORTHEDUTIESSET FORTH IN SUBSECTION(1)OF THIS SECTIO.
(4) TEDEPARTMENTISAUTHORIZEDTOPENALIZEANENTITYFOR -5- 1165 NONCOMPLIANCE WITHTHE DUTIESSET FORTHINSUBSECTION (1)OFTHIS SECTION AS FOLLOWS:
(3) THE DIVISION IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FINES FOR NONCOMPLIANCEINACCORDANCEWITHSUBSECTION (4)OFTHISSECTION.
(4) THE DIVISION IS AUTHORIZED TO PENALIZE AN ENTITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITHTHE DUTIESSET FORTHINSUBSECTION (1)OFTHIS SECTION AS FOLLOWS:
F NOT REMEDIED IN THIRTY DAYS ,THE DIVISION SHALL FINE THE ENTITY IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS .
F NOT REMEDIED IN THIRTY DAYS,THE DEPARTMENT SHALL FINE THE ENTITY IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS .
(b) FREACHSUBSEQUENTOFFENSE ,THEDIVISIONSHALLFINETHE ENTITYINVIOLATIONOFTHISSECTIONANAMOUNTNOTTOEXCEEDSEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS PER OFFENSE .
(b) FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE ,THE DEPARTMENT SHALL FINE THE ENTITY IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS PER OFFENSE .
(6) THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY PROMULGATE ANY RULES NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTIO.
(6) THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE ANY RULES NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTIO.
-6- HB24-1165 (a) "AIRPORT"MEANS THE DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
(a) "AIRPORT"MEANS THE D ENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
(b) "AUTHORITY " MEANS THE PUBLIC AIRPORT AUTHORITY CREATED AND EXISTING PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3OF TITLE41 FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OFD ENVER.
(b) "DEPARTMENT " MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION .
(c) "PART 139,CLASS IIAIRPORT" MEANS AN AIRPORT THAT IS DESIGNATEDANDCERTIFIEDASCLASS IIPURSUANTTOFEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION 14 CFR PART 139.
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservationofthepublicpeace,health,orsafetyorforappropriationsfor the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate -6- 1165 preservationofthepublicpeace,health,orsafetyorforappropriationsfor the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.
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Action History

  1. House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

  2. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 24-1165 do?
The bill imposes a set of duties on the Denver airport authority (authority) by established times for accessibility-related functions at Denver international airport. The authority is encouraged to monitor the completion and ongoing upkeep of the duties and functions. The division of aeronautics (division) is authorized to issue fines for noncompliance of the duties and functions to any entity in violation (entity). For a first offense, the entity has 30 days to remedy the noncompliance. If not remedied within 30 days, the division is authorized to fine the entity an amount not to exceed $3,500. For each subsequent offense, the division shall fine the entity an amount not to exceed $7,000 per offense. An individual alleging damages resulting from a violation by an entity may bring a civil suit and may seek a court order requiring compliance and any other remedy the court determines necessary. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors HB 24-1165?
HB 24-1165 is sponsored by David Ortiz and Jennifer Bacon (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 24-1165?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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