Colorado § 22-29.5-116 - Claim preclusion.
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§ 22-29.5-116. Claim preclusion.
(1) If an individual files a complaint with the department and files a substantially similar complaint based on the same alleged facts with the United States department of education office of civil rights or the United States department of justice, the department may:
(a) Dismiss the complaint if the individual filed the complaint with the United States department of education office of civil rights before filing the complaint with the department; or
(b) Nullify, revoke, or void any findings made or remedies prescribed if the individual filed the complaint with the United States department of education office of civil rights after the resolution of the complaint with the department.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the rights of individuals to pursue claims under federal law or other state law.
Source: L. 2026: Entire article added, (SB 26-125), ch. 216, p. 1277, § 1, effective May 29.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 22-29.5-116 ("Claim preclusion.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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