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ColoradoSB26-1602026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Personal Protective Equipment & Meatpackers

Sponsored By: Julie Gonzales (Democratic), Matthew Martinez (Democratic), Monica Duran (Democratic), Robert Rodriguez (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Labor & Employment

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Meat workers gain protection for restroom access

Colorado employers with 500 or more employees in the state cannot unreasonably deny covered workers restroom use during work. Covered workers slaughter livestock, render meat, or package meat. The Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics can fine employers $100 per worker for each violation. Fines are capped at $200 per worker per week. The rule applies to conduct on or after the law's effective date.

Workers avoid pay deductions for safety gear

Colorado employers cannot deduct covered personal protective equipment costs from workers' pay, even with a written agreement. Covered gear includes employer-provided equipment, clothing, breathing devices, shields, and barriers that protect against recognized health and safety hazards. Some footwear, eyewear, clothing, and weather-protection items are excluded. Written agreements still allow deductions for other employer-provided items, including loans, advances, goods, services, equipment, and property. The rule applies to conduct on or after the law's effective date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Velasco

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 138 • No: 46

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 24 • No: 10

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

House amendments: Concur

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 5/5/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 42 • No: 22

House vote • 4/30/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-160, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 8 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/27/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 25 • No: 9

Senate vote • 4/21/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-160 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/3/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    5/27/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/26/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/26/2026House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    5/6/2026Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/5/2026House

  7. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    5/4/2026House

  8. House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/30/2026House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/27/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

    4/27/2026House

  11. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/24/2026Senate

  12. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/21/2026Senate

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

    4/10/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Business Affairs & Labor Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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