SB 179

Colorado Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 30, 2026.

Public Health Employee Whistleblower Rights.

Bill ID CO-2026-SB-179
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Business, Labor, & Technology
Senate in_committee 2026-04-30
Summary

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.)

Sponsor
Robert Rodriguez
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-04-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-30 Status in_committee
2026-04-30 Latest Action Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely
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