Bill > SB271

This bill repeals Part 3 of Article 13.3 of Title 8 in the Colorado Revised Statutes, which was previously a set of provisions related to studying and preparing for the implementation of a potential statewide paid family and medical leave program. The original law, which was set to expire, outlined a detailed process for establishing such a program, including creating a Family and Medical Leave Implementation Task Force, conducting third-party studies, and developing recommendations for program design. The task force was originally meant to complete its work by January 2020, with a proposed timeline for program establishment by July 2020, public education beginning in January 2022, funding stream creation in January 2023, and benefit payments starting in January 2024. By repealing these obsolete provisions, the bill effectively removes the preparatory framework for the paid family and medical leave program, likely because the program has either been implemented through other means or is no longer being pursued in its original form. The bill will take effect after the standard ninety-day period following the final adjournment of the general assembly, with a potential referendum provision allowing for public voting in November 2026 if challenged.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-271