OSHA Cites Alpha Baking Co. for Repeat, Serious Safety Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Alpha Baking Co. Inc. for repeat and serious safety violations following an employee injury. The bakery faces proposed penalties totaling $326,276 for hazards including unguarded machines and inadequate lockout/tagout training.

S. v. United States of America - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, S. v. United States of America, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was filed on March 17, 2026, with case number 4:26-cv-02299. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and an application to maintain anonymity.

Colorado Bill Updates State Emergency Response Departments and Divisions

Colorado HB26-1252 restructures state emergency response departments, moving units, creating a state recovery task force, and clarifying duties. Information related to disaster survivors will be exempt from public disclosure.

Colorado Bill HB26-1297 Standardizes Misdemeanor Traffic Offense Language

Colorado bill HB26-1297, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to standardize language within state statutes. The bill will amend instances of "traffic misdemeanor" to uniformly use "misdemeanor traffic offense" when referencing these types of traffic violations.

Colorado Bill: Search Warrant Process for Covered Platforms

Colorado's SB26-011 requires operators of certain online platforms to establish a streamlined process for law enforcement to contact them regarding search warrants. The bill mandates a staffed hotline, acknowledgment of receipt within 8 hours, and compliance with warrants within 72 hours, with enforcement by the Attorney General or district attorneys.

Colorado Bill Preserves Patient Access to Compounded Medical Items

Colorado bill HB26-1262 aims to preserve patient access to compounded medical items. The bill clarifies conditions under which licensed entities can compound, supply, and obtain compounded drugs and devices, and prohibits the state board of pharmacy from adopting rules more restrictive than federal or state law.

Colorado Bill SB26-032: Updates Vaccine Coverage and Access

Colorado Bill SB26-032 updates vaccine coverage requirements, including expanding the definition of the cervical cancer vaccine to the human papillomavirus vaccine and recognizing coverage for both men and women. It also modifies provisions related to pharmacist prescriptive authority for vaccines and liability limitations for vaccine handling and administration.

Colorado Fire Suppression Programs Extended to 2037

Colorado Bill HB26-1187 proposes to extend the sunset date for fire suppression programs within the division of fire prevention and control until 2037. The bill also aims to replace gender-specific terminology with gender-neutral language in program provisions.

Colorado Bill HB26-1258 Changes Death-Care Practices and Licensure

Colorado Bill HB26-1258 proposes significant changes to death-care practices and professional licensure under the Mortuary Science Code. The bill revises regulations concerning licensed professionals, registered establishments, nontransplant tissue banks, and the process for filing death certificates. It also modifies the criminal offense of abuse of a corpse.

Colorado Bill Exempts Certain Drugs from Affordability Board Reviews

Colorado Senate Bill 26-140 proposes to exempt certain drugs from affordability reviews conducted by the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. The bill is currently under consideration by the state legislature.