The claim
“The Colorado Senate passed SB26-160 to boost protections for meatpacking workers.”
Senate third-reading vote on the bill on PPE costs and restroom access for meatpacking workers.
Our verdict
True
The Senate passed SB26-160 25-9 on 27 April 2026; it later became law.
What we found
The bill bars meatpacking employers from deducting protective equipment costs from pay and requires restroom access. It passed the Senate 25-9 and was signed into law, according to the final fiscal note.
The evidence
2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.
How we checked
We checked the claim against Colorado General Assembly, Colorado Public Radio. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.
Sources
- [1]Colorado General Assembly · SB26-160 Personal Protective Equipment & Meatpackers
- [2]Colorado Public Radio · Colorado lawmakers consider worker safety amid rollback of federal protections
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