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ColoradoHB26-14132026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Sick & Military Leave for Certain Public Servants

Sponsored By: Emily Sirota (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Judy Amabile (Democratic), Kyle Brown (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More military leave for Colorado public employees

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible Colorado state and local public officers and employees get four weeks of military leave instead of three. This leave protects pay and specified job benefits. It covers National Guard, other Colorado military force, and U.S. reserve members performing training or active service ordered or authorized by proper authority. The limit follows the employee's regular work schedule during the employer's leave year. Employers must grant leave for satisfactorily performed service, which is presumed satisfactory unless proven otherwise.

More sick leave for Colorado state employees

Beginning July 1, 2026, Colorado state personnel system employees can earn more than 10 sick-leave days per fiscal year. The law removes that yearly earning limit but keeps the general 45-day balance cap at fiscal year-end. Employees keep leave saved before July 1, 1988, and can save up to 45 additional days. Excess leave remains convertible: five sick-leave days become one annual-leave day, up to two annual-leave days per fiscal year. Absences longer than three full consecutive working days still require a medical certificate from a health-care provider. Sick leave can be denied without that documentation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 148 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/16/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 34 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/16/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1413 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/11/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 61 • No: 1

House vote • 4/7/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1413 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/1/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/26/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/26/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/26/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/16/2026Senate

  6. Senate Third Reading Reconsidered - No Amendments

    4/16/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/15/2026Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/14/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

    4/13/2026Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  11. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  13. House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  14. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/7/2026House

  15. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

    4/6/2026House

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