Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1286: Protecting Workers from Extreme Temperatures
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1286 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Protecting Workers from Extreme Temperatures. Primary sponsor: Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Mike Weissman (Democratic), Meg Froelich (Democratic), Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill requires employers to implement protections for workers who are exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures at the worksite, including temperature mitigation measures, rest breaks, and temperature-related injury and illness prevention plans. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Weissman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Meg Froelich | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Sean Camacho | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Lorena García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Junie Joseph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Javier Mabrey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Tisha Mauro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tammy Story | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Alex Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Jenny Willford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Steven Woodrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor