Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 123: Prohibit Ventilation Shutdown for Poultry
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 123 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit Ventilation Shutdown for Poultry. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Under current law, poultry owners may be required to destroy or depopulate their entire flock of poultry when one of their birds tests positive for a disease. Effective July 1, 2029, the bill prohibits an owner of poultry from using ventilation shutdown and ventilation shutdown plus, which methods kill poultry by gradually inducing fatal hyperthermia or heat stroke, as methods of depopulating their poultry.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources