Colorado has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against an employee because they are a living organ donor. The law (House Bill 24-1132) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.
The Details
House Bill 24-1132 prohibits employers from intimidating, threatening, coercing, discriminating, or retaliating against or taking an adverse action against an employee because they are a living organ donor.
If the employer takes adverse action against an employee during the period extending 30 days before and 90 days after the employee is or becomes a living organ donor, the employer will be presumed to have violated the law unless they can show they took the employment action for a lawful reason.
Next Steps
Colorado employers should:
- Review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with House Bill 24-1132.
- Train supervisors on the new law.