Key Service Provider Bill Signed by the Governor
This morning, Governor Polis signed SB25-128 Agricultural Worker Service Providers Access Private Property at a press event in Keenesburg, fixing the Key Service Provider language included in the 2021 Ag Labor Bill. This is a massive win for farmers and ranchers whose private property rights were at risk from this provision. This regulation allowed unfettered access to farms and ranches to anyone considered a “key service provider,” creating concerns for private property rights, food and animal safety, and other issues.
SB25-128 helps agricultural workers continue to receive important services while respecting employers’ private property rights and supporting Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. During the Legislative Session, the CLA Legislative Affairs Committee supported the bill, and CLA’s lobbying team worked alongside other state agriculture organizations to ensure the collective voice of the agriculture community was heard.
Thank you to the bill sponsors for their efforts in supporting this legislative solution.
Senator Byron Pelton
Senator Dylan Roberts
Representative Karen McCormick
Representative Ty Winter
Click here to read more about the bill.