CO SB 179
died on adjournmentPublic Health Employee Whistleblower Rights
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did CO SB 179 pass?
No. CO SB 179 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
What is CO SB 179 about?
Current law prohibits a principal from discriminating, taking adverse action, or retaliating against a worker who, in good faith, raises a reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules. The bill adds the university of Colorado hospital authority and the Denver health and hospital authority to the definition of 'principal'. The bill further clarifies that any action or potential action arising under the law regarding worker rights related to health and safety is not subject to the limitations, notice requirements, procedural requirements, or liability restrictions set forth in the 'Colorado Governmental Immunity Act'. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors CO SB 179?
R. Rodriguez is the primary sponsor of CO SB 179.
Description
Current law prohibits a principal from discriminating, taking adverse action, or retaliating against a worker who, in good faith, raises a reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules. The bill adds the university of Colorado hospital authority and the Denver health and hospital authority to the definition of 'principal'. The bill further clarifies that any action or potential action arising under the law regarding worker rights related to health and safety is not subject to the limitations, notice requirements, procedural requirements, or liability restrictions set forth in the 'Colorado Governmental Immunity Act'. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
- Introduced
- 2026-04-23
- Latest action
- 2026-04-23 — Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- R. Rodriguezsponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-30
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely
2026-04-23
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
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Votes
Postpone Senate Bill 26-179 indefinitely.
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Marc Catlin: yes
- Iman Jodeh: yes
- Larry Liston: yes
- Nick Hinrichsen: yes
- Jessie Danielson: yes
Related bills
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