SB26-091
Exclusion of Newspaper Deliverers as Employees
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning adding the exclusion of certain printed news deliverers from the definition of "employee" in the "Colorado Employment Security Act" to other state labor laws.
Bill Summary:
The "Colorado Employment Security Act" excludes certain individuals engaged in the trade or business of delivering or distributing newspapers or shopping news from the definition of "employee". The bill adds the same exclusion to the "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado", the "Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act", and provisions concerning wages.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-091, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/10/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |