Colorado SB26-127 Extends Paid FAMLI Leave 2 Additional Weeks After Death of Family Member
Summary
Colorado SB26-127 would have extended FAMLI paid leave by up to 2 additional weeks following the death of a family member for whom a covered individual cared while using such leave. The bill also defined neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for duration extension purposes. Claims arising on or after January 1, 2027 would have been affected. The Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology postponed the bill indefinitely on April 9, 2026.
What changed
Colorado SB26-127 proposed amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program to extend paid leave duration by up to 2 additional weeks following the death of a family member for whom the covered individual had been providing care. The bill also included a definition of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for purposes of existing duration extensions. The effective date for affected claims would have been January 1, 2027.
Since the bill was postponed indefinitely by the Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee on April 9, 2026, Colorado employers and employees will not face any new compliance obligations under this legislation. The FAMLI program continues under existing law. Employers offering FAMLI benefits should monitor for similar proposals in future legislative sessions.
What to do next
- Monitor for similar legislation in future Colorado sessions
- Review FAMLI program requirements if similar bill passes in the future
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SB26-127
Family Medical Leave Insurance Duration Extensions
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Labor & Employment |
Concerning changes to paid family and medical leave duration extensions.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
With regard to the family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program, the bill:
- Defines a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for the duration extension that applies to a covered individual who has a child receiving care in a NICU; and
- Extends the duration of paid FAMLI leave for claims arising on or after January 1, 2027, up to an additional 2 weeks, following the death of a family member for whom a covered individual cared for while using such leave. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Jeff Bridges
Representative
Yara Zokaie
Committees
Senate
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 26-127 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/09/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/25/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
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