Colorado Bill Reduces Collective Bargaining Barriers

Detected March 4th, 2026

Summary

Colorado HB26-1005 proposes amendments to the "Labor Peace Act" to reduce barriers to collective bargaining negotiations. Key changes include clarifying mandatory subjects of bargaining and eliminating the requirement for a second election for union security agreements. The bill aims to promote good faith negotiations between employers and employees.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1005, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to amend the "Labor Peace Act" by reducing obstacles to collective bargaining. The proposed changes specify that employees' right to bargain collectively extends to all mandatory subjects of bargaining. It also eliminates the need for a second election to negotiate a union security agreement clause and clarifies that refusing to agree to a lawful proposal, provided good faith bargaining has occurred, does not constitute an unfair labor practice for either party. The bill mandates that employers and employees, through their representatives, must bargain in good faith.

This bill, if enacted, will impact employers and labor unions in Colorado by potentially streamlining the collective bargaining process and redefining certain aspects of unfair labor practices. Employers and employee representatives will need to review their negotiation strategies and ensure compliance with the clarified good faith bargaining requirements. As this is a bill as introduced, there are no immediate compliance deadlines, but affected parties should monitor its progress through the legislative session.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado HB26-1005 through the legislative process.
Review current collective bargaining agreements and negotiation practices for alignment with proposed changes to the "Labor Peace Act".
Prepare to update internal policies and training related to good faith bargaining and mandatory subjects of bargaining if the bill is enacted.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1005

Worker Protection Collective Bargaining

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Business & Economic Development Labor & Employment |
Concerning measures to reduce barriers in the "Labor Peace Act" to promote good faith collective bargaining negotiations.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

The bill makes the following changes to the "Labor Peace Act":

Specifies that employees' right to bargain collectively includes the right to bargain collectively concerning any mandatory subject of bargaining;
Eliminates the requirement for a second election to negotiate a union security agreement clause in the collective bargaining process;
Declares that it is not an unfair labor practice for an employer to refuse to agree to a lawful proposal made by the exclusive representative of the employees, or for the exclusive representative of the employees to refuse to agree to a lawful proposal made by the employer, concerning a mandatory subject of bargaining if the refusing party has bargained in good faith with the other party; and
Requires employers and employees, through their exclusive representative, to bargain in good faith. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Javier Mabrey
Representative

Jennifer Bacon
Senator

Jessie Danielson
Senator

Iman Jodeh

Committees

House

Business Affairs & Labor Finance Appropriations

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Wed

Mar 4

House General Orders - Second Reading of Bills

9:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/14/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/22/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/24/2026 | SA1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1005, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | J.001 | HOU Appropriations | Passed [*] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/03/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/27/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/12/2026 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Finance |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. J. Bacon | Rep. J. Mabrey

Sen. J. Danielson | Sen. I. Jodeh

Sponsor