Public Health Employee Whistleblower Rights
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning measures to increase worker rights related to health and safety.
Bill 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.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Robert Rodriguez
Committees
If you require reasonable accessibility accommodation to access this content, please email accessibility@coleg.gov.
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 26-179 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/23/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |