Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 127: Family Medical Leave Insurance Duration Extensions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 127 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Medical Leave Insurance Duration Extensions. Primary sponsor: Yara Zokaie (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
With regard to the family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program, the bill:Defines a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for the duration extension that applies to a covered individual who has a child receiving care in a NICU; andExtends the duration of paid FAMLI leave for claims arising on or after January 1, 2027, up to an additional 2 weeks, following the death of a family member for whom a covered individual cared for while using such leave.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yara Zokaie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Jeff Bridges | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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 Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology