Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 81: Increase Agricultural Employee Overtime Protections
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 81 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increase Agricultural Employee Overtime Protections. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Jessie Danielson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 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.
The bill increases overtime protections for agricultural employees by requiring that agricultural employees be paid at an overtime rate for any work performed in excess of:40 hours per workweek;12 hours per workday; or12 consecutive hours.(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 |
| Jessie Danielson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“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