SB 26-179

Senate Bill 26-179 expands protections for whistleblowers in Colorado's public health sector. It ensures that employees at the University of Colorado Hospital Authority and Denver Health and Hospital Authority can report workplace violations related to health or safety rules without fear of retaliation. The bill also removes certain legal barriers, like notice requirements and liability restrictions, that could otherwise hinder these workers from speaking up. Since it has been signed into law, this legislation now provides stronger protections for healthcare workers who raise concerns about public health issues in these specific hospitals.

Official 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.)

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