HB 20-1294 Summary

• Replaces the term "illegal alien" with "unauthorized worker" throughout Colorado Revised Statutes Section 8-17.5-102 regarding public contracts for services.

• Applies the terminology change to state agency and political subdivision contract requirements, including prohibitions on knowingly employing or contracting with unauthorized workers.

• Updates all references in contractor certification requirements, subcontractor provisions, and notification procedures related to public contracts for services.

• Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 5, 2020) unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case approval by voters in the November 2020 general election is required.