Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 179 — Public Health Employee Whistleblower Rights

Last action — Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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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.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf April 23, 2026

Action History

  1. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (100)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 179 do?
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.)
Who sponsors SB 179?
SB 179 is sponsored by Robert Rodriguez (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 179?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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