CO HB1303

Exempts coaches for nonprofit youth sports organizations from Colorado Employment Security Act coverage if specific conditions are met, classifying them as independent contractors.

Requires a written agreement between the nonprofit organization and coach that states the coach is an independent contractor, is not entitled to unemployment benefits, and includes a conspicuous disclosure acknowledged by both parties.

Limits the exemption to coaches who perform 15 hours or less of coaching services in any consecutive seven-day period and are not economically dependent on part-time youth sports coaching income or are employed in full-time covered employment.

Prohibits the nonprofit organization from controlling the means and methods of coaching services, with youth sports governing body requirements excluded from control analysis.

Applies only to nonprofits exempt under federal tax code section 501(c)(3) that primarily conduct organized sports programs for persons under 21 years of age.