Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1272
Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
Cosponsors (34)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- J. Danielson (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- Y. Zokaie (Democratic)
- J. Willford (Democratic)
- A. Valdez (Democratic)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- N. Ricks (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- J. Mabrey (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- L. García (Democratic)
- R. English (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act requires the division of labor standards and statistics (division) in the department of labor and employment (CDLE), on or before January 15, 2027, to begin collecting data concerning temperature-related injury or illness or temperature-related emergencies at worksites and to:Develop a platform on CDLE's website where users can provide information about occurrences of temperature-related injury or illness or temperature-related emergencies;Obtain from the department of public health and environment (CDPHE) data that CDPHE has collected through its syndromic surveillance program regarding occurrences of heat-related injury or illness or heat-related emergencies; andCollect similar data from the division of workers' compensation and the Center for Improving Value in Health Care. On or before July 1, 2028, the act requires the division to develop a model temperature-related injury and illness prevention plan (TRIIPP) that thereafter must be made available on CDLE's website. Additionally, the act requires the division to review and update the model TRIIPP at least every 5 years and grants the division authority to adopt rules necessary to implement the act. $76,651 is appropriated from the general fund to the department for use by the division.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 19, 2026
- Engrossed· May 4, 2026
- Reengrossed· May 5, 2026
- Revised· May 11, 2026
- Rerevised· May 13, 2026
- Final Act· Jun 2, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 4, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 11, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1272, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 11, 2026 Senate | Amendment J.003 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 7, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1272 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 4, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1272, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 4, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.005 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 4, 2026 House | Adopt amendment J.002 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 18, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment K). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 18, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment N). | fail | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 18, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment M). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 18, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1272, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 19, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services - Mar 18, 2026 · House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations - May 4, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - May 4, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - May 5, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs - May 7, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 13, 2026 · House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Jun 3, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Jun 4, 2026
Governor Signed