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Senate passes bill narrowing unfettered access to agricultural workers after Supreme Court ruling
Summary
The Senate amended and approved Senate Bill 128 to limit automatic employer-property access for service providers to agricultural employees, citing a 2021 U.S. Supreme Court decision; sponsors said the change is legally necessary, while some lawmakers — including the original author of the 2021 access law — voted no.
DENVER — The Colorado Senate on March 6 approved Senate Bill 128, a measure that narrows statutory language giving service providers access to agricultural employees on employer property after a 2021 U.S. Supreme Court ruling raised constitutional questions.
Supporters said the bill repairs a statutory conflict with federal takings law. "This is not a bill that we're here excited to run, but it is one that I think is legally necessary for the Senate and the legislature to consider," said Senator Roberts, sponsor, referring to the 2021 Supreme Court decision involving property access. Roberts said the measure, as amended, restores protections for employees while adding guardrails to avoid…
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