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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-175

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date Apr 30, 2026       Location SCR 352

SB26-175 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


12:26:12 PM  
Senators Snyder and Catlin introduced Senate Bill 26-175, concerning workers' compensation. The bill requires workers' compensation insurance carriers and rating bureaus to take certain actions upon notification of updated claim information.
12:33:11 PM  
Sonja Guenther, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jim Driscoll, representing SMACNA, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chad Mathis, representing Colorado Workers' Compensation Coalition, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
12:43:59 PM  
Mr. Steven Bennett, representing American Property Casualty Insurance Association APCIA, testified to amend the bill.
12:50:23 PM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

12:53:35 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-175 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS