HB 1010: Older Adult Support & Representation in Workforce

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act increases participation, representation, and support for individuals 55 years old or older in the Colorado workforce and in organizations related to employment and the workforce by:Beginning in 2027, requiring the state work force development council (council), the Colorado commission on the aging, and other entities to meet twice a year, collect data, and work collaboratively on issues related to individuals in the workforce who are 55 years old or older;Beginning in 2028, and each year thereafter, requiring the department of labor and employment and the department of human services to jointly submit a report compiling the data collected by the council, the Colorado commission on the aging, and other entities to the general assembly and requiring the department of labor and employment, during the department's annual 'SMART Act' hearings, to summarize the report to certain legislative committees; andRequiring that the council, the commission on higher education, and the advisory committee to the commission on higher education, or their successor entities, each have at least one member serving on their governing entity that is at least 55 years old and either is actively involved in or has interest, knowledge, or experience in advocating for the interests of individuals who are 55 years old or older as related to the functions of each entity.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 39 · Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 2, 2026Governor Signed
2. June 1, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. June 1, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. June 1, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 7, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 5, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. May 4, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. May 1, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. April 28, 2026Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
10. March 3, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
11. February 26, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. February 25, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

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