HB24-1067: The “Any Person, Any Reason” Law Headed for Your Caucus

FYI, I am NOT an attorney; this is just my humble opinion. You should seek formal legal advice if you have questions or concerns about HB24-1067.

Colorado passed HB24-1067 in 2024, and nobody seemed to notice until this year. Now, the clock’s ticking, and the law’s coming at us like a freight train. If we don’t comply before and during caucus and assembly season, county parties, officers, and even volunteers could get slapped with lawsuits for “disability discrimination.”

The law’s supposed to help disabled people participate in politics. Noble goal, right? But here’s the kicker, it doesn’t just apply to disabled Republicans. Nope. Section 2(a) says “any person” can request to participate via a video conferencing platform. They don’t have to be Republican. They don’t have to live in your precinct. They don’t have to live in your county. Heck, they don’t even have to live in Colorado or be U.S. citizens. And you’re not allowed to ask why they want in.

The “Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary” language? That’s legal-speak for “we don’t care what your bylaws say.” Could this mean Democrats or unaffiliated voters could demand access and VOTE in your caucus? Maybe. The law doesn’t define “participation,” so we won’t know until some unlucky soul becomes the test case in court. That could be YOU!

Fail to “make a reasonable effort” to comply, and congratulations, you’re guilty of discrimination under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Law. That means fines, damages, attorney’s fees, and no “safe harbor” protections. It doesn’t matter if you meet in an ADA-compliant building. It doesn’t matter that you’re all unpaid volunteers. And, according to insurance folks, this kind of risk? Basically uninsurable.

Oh, and political parties in Colorado aren’t corporations. That means there’s no liability shield. Plaintiffs’ lawyers can, and most likely will, go after individuals with money. So, yes, this could land right in your personal bank account.

The immediate task: Section 2(a) requires a clear policy on how and when people can request participation. Without it, you’ve basically hung a “Sue Me” sign on your back. And you’ll also need an actual video platform for every caucus and assembly in 2026.

Bottom line: We need to stop pretending this problem doesn’t exist. The law is vague, the penalties are real, and I don’t see the Colorado GOP riding to the rescue. It’s every county for itself. If you want to avoid being the poster child for HB24-1067 in court, start making a plan now!

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