Colorado HB1413 was signed into law on April 6, 2026, establishing sick and military leave rights for certain public servants. The bill passed through the House Appropriations Committee and applies to state government employees covered under the 2026 Regular Session legislation. Key sponsors include Representatives Kyle Brown and Emily Sirota along with Senators Judith Amabile and Jeff Bridges.

Colorado state agencies and public sector employers must review existing leave policies and update them to comply with the new requirements. Human resources departments should prepare for implementation by updating employee handbooks, training supervisory staff, and modifying payroll systems as needed. The bill's full text is available through the Colorado General Assembly website at leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1413.