Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SB 160
Personal Protective Equipment & Meatpackers
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- M. Martinez (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- R. Rodriguez (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
Cosponsors (47)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- C. Espenoza (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- M. Carter (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- M. Ball (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- Y. Zokaie (Democratic)
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
- G. Rydin (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- N. Ricks (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- T. Mauro (Democratic)
- B. Marshall (Democratic)
- J. Mabrey (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act prohibits employers from making deductions from the wages or compensation of an employee for personal protective equipment. The act also requires an employer with 500 or more employees who are engaged in the slaughter of livestock or the rendering or packaging of meat to provide its employees reasonable access to restrooms. The division of labor standards and statistics in the department of labor and employment may fine an employer who fails to provide restroom access.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Apr 10, 2026
- Engrossed· Apr 24, 2026
- Reengrossed· Apr 27, 2026
- Revised· May 4, 2026
- Rerevised· May 5, 2026
- Final Act· May 21, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 4, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 House | REPASS | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 6, 2026 House | CONCUR | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 30, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.001 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 30, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-160, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 27, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 21, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-160 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Apr 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 27, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor - Apr 30, 2026 · House
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor 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 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - May 26, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - May 26, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - May 27, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Jun 3, 2026
Governor Signed