We’re pleased to announce the introduction of “Ski Area Safety Plans and Accident Reporting” bill (SB21-184) by Colorado Senators Tammy Story and Jessie Danielson. The bill is scheduled for committee hearing on April 8 — we encourage everyone to write to their local legislators to urge their support for SB21-184!

The updates the “Ski Safety Act of 1979” by (read full language here):

• Requiring each ski area to adopt and publish a safety plan specifying the governance, management, and operational roles, responsibilities, and practices of the ski area to prevent accidents and reduce the frequency and severity of injuries; and

• Requiring ski areas to collect and disseminate seasonal data on ski and snowboard accidents and deaths, including those occurring while boarding or exiting lifts; and 

• Collect and make available a database of accident information, including where and when accidents occurred, the conditions at the time, the type of injuries and whether death occurred on site or following medical transport.

We encourage our supporters — and anyone who supports our call for safety transparency among ski resorts — to make your voice heard by reaching out to your local newspaper, representatives, and/or members of the Agriculture Committee.

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

(Chair) Kerry Donovan - (303) 866-4871 - kerry.donovan.sd5@gmail.com

(Vice Chair and bill Co-Sponsor) Jessie Danielson - (303) 866-4856 -jessie.danielson.senate@state.co.us

Don Coram - (303) 866-4884 - don.coram.senate@state.co.us

Jerry Sonnenberg – (303) 866-6360 - senatorsonnenberg@gmail.com

Rhonda Fields - (303) 866-4879 - rhonda@rhondafields.org

Also:

(Bill Co-Sponsor) Tammy Story - (303) 866-4873 - senator.tammy.story@gmail.com