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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 40 - UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD COLLECTION AND AWARENESS (§§ 25-40-101 — 25-40-104) › Section 25-40-103 - Adult stem cells cure fund - creation

(1)
There is hereby created in the state treasury the adult stem cells cure fund, referred to in this section as the "fund". The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, and donations transferred to the fund, which the department of public health and environment is authorized to accept, and any voluntary contributions to the fund pursuant to part 35 of article
22
of title
39
, C.R.S.
(2)
The department of public health and environment shall transfer any gifts, grants, and donations to the fund to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the fund. All interest derived from the deposit and investment of moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. All moneys remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not be deposited into any other fund. The moneys in the fund shall be annually appropriated by the general assembly to the department for the purposes of this article.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 2071, § 1, effective June 3.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 40 - UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD COLLECTION AND AWARENESS (§§ 25-40-101 — 25-40-104) › Section 25-40-104 - Standards for cord blood collection and donation - administrative costs

(1)
The department of public health and environment shall set standards for hospitals for the voluntary donation and collection of umbilical cord blood for hospitals that volunteer to participate in umbilical cord donation. The department is encouraged to take part in efforts to increase the number of umbilical cord donations to public blood banks and to promote public awareness of the availability of umbilical cord donation as an option for new mothers.
(2)
The department may use up to five percent of the moneys appropriated from the adult stem cells cure fund, created in section
25-40-103
, for administrative costs incurred in the implementation of this article. The department may use up to twenty-five percent of the moneys appropriated to the department from the fund for umbilical cord collection awareness. The department shall work with public cord blood banks and shall use the remaining moneys appropriated to the department from the fund for activities in connection with umbilical cord blood collection for public cord blood banks.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 2071, § 1, effective June 3.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 42 - TAXING AUTHORITY OF UNIT OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDERS (§§ 25-42-101 — 25-42-107) › Section 25-42-101 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(a)
State and local governmental hospital care providers form a critical part of the health-care delivery system in Colorado; and
(b)
Federal programs require the state to further define a unit of government for certain state and local governmental hospital care providers.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 1181, § 1, effective May 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 42 - TAXING AUTHORITY OF UNIT OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDERS (§§ 25-42-101 — 25-42-107) › Section 25-42-102 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Eligible elector" means an eligible elector as defined in section
32-1-103(5)(a)(I)
, C.R.S., of the taxing area of a unit of government hospital provider.
(2)
"Qualified purchaser" means a person domiciled in Colorado who has been issued a direct payment permit number pursuant to section
39-26-103.5
, C.R.S.
(3)
"Taxing area" means:
(a)
In the case of the Denver health and hospital authority, the city and county of Denver;
(b)
In the case of a county hospital, the county in which the hospital is located;
(c)
In the case of a hospital within a health service district, the health service district;
(d)
In the case of the university of Colorado hospital authority, the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, and Jefferson and the city and county of Broomfield; and
(e)
In the case of a municipal hospital, the county in which the hospital is located.
(4)
"Unit of government hospital care provider" means:
(a)
The Denver health and hospital authority created pursuant to section
25-29-103
;
(b)
The board of any county hospital created pursuant to section
25-3-301
;
(c)
A health service district within the meaning of section
32-1-103(9)
, C.R.S.;
(d)
The university of Colorado hospital authority created pursuant to part 5 of article
21
of title
23
, C.R.S.; or
(e)
A municipally owned hospital created pursuant to section
31-15-711(1)(e)
, C.R.S.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 1181, § 1, effective May 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 42 - TAXING AUTHORITY OF UNIT OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDERS (§§ 25-42-101 — 25-42-107) › Section 25-42-104 - Use of revenues derived from sales tax

The revenues derived by a unit of government hospital care provider from the levy and collection of the sales tax authorized by this article shall be in addition to and shall not be used to replace any state funding that the unit of government hospital care provider or any other state or local government entity would otherwise be entitled to receive from the state. The unit of government hospital care provider may use said revenues for any purpose permitted by law or by the terms of its organizational documents.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 1184, § 1, effective May 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 42 - TAXING AUTHORITY OF UNIT OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDERS (§§ 25-42-101 — 25-42-107) › Section 25-42-105 - Preservation of enterprise status of certain providers and activities

The authority granted in this article shall be subject to affirmative action of the governing body of a unit of government hospital care provider to avail itself of this authority and shall be contingent upon electoral approval at an election held pursuant to sections
25-42-103(1)(a)
and
25-42-106
. The enactment of this article shall not affect the treatment of any existing or future activity of a unit of government hospital care provider as an enterprise for purposes of section 20 of article X of the state constitution.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 1184, § 1, effective May 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 42 - TAXING AUTHORITY OF UNIT OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDERS (§§ 25-42-101 — 25-42-107) › Section 25-42-106 - Call, notice, conduct, and determination of results of tax elections

An election held pursuant to this article may be conducted under the provisions of either the "Uniform Election Code of 1992", articles
1
to
13
of title
1
, C.R.S., or the "Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965", article
10
of title
31
, C.R.S.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 1184, § 1, effective May 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 42 - TAXING AUTHORITY OF UNIT OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL CARE PROVIDERS (§§ 25-42-101 — 25-42-107) › Section 25-42-107 - Authority granted supplemental to other authority

The authority granted by this article shall be in addition and supplemental to, and not in lieu of, the authority granted by other laws.
L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 1184, § 1, effective May 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 43 - REQUIRED HEAD TRAUMA GUIDELINES (§§ 25-43-101 — 25-43-103) › Section 25-43-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act".
L. 2011: Entire article added, (SB 11 -040), ch. 67, p. 176, § 1, effective 1/1/2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 43 - REQUIRED HEAD TRAUMA GUIDELINES (§§ 25-43-101 — 25-43-103) › Section 25-43-102 - Definitions

As used in this article 43, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Health-care provider" means a:
(a)
Doctor of medicine;
(b)
Doctor of osteopathic medicine;
(c)
Licensed nurse practitioner;
(d)
Licensed physician assistant;
(e)
Licensed physical therapist with training in pediatric neurology or concussion evaluation and management; or
(f)
Licensed doctor of psychology with training in neuropsychology or concussion evaluation and management.
(2)
"Public recreation facility" means a recreation facility owned or leased by the state of Colorado or a political subdivision thereof.
(3)
"Youth athletic activity" means an organized athletic activity where the majority of the participants are eleven years of age or older and under nineteen years of age, and are engaging in an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity or in practice or preparation for an organized game or competition against another team, club, or entity. A "youth athletic activity" does not include college or university activities. "Youth athletic activity" does not include an activity that is entered into for instructional purposes only, an athletic activity that is incidental to a nonathletic program, or a lesson.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 146, § 1, eff. 8/2/2019.
L. 2011: Entire article added, (SB 11 -040), ch. 67, p. 176, § 1, effective 1/1/2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 44 - COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SEXUALITY EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 25-44-101 — 25-44-104) › Section 25-44-104 - Appropriation - gifts, grants, and donations - uses

(1)
Beginning in the 2019-20 budget year and each budget year thereafter, the general assembly shall annually appropriate at least one million dollars to the department for the comprehensive human sexuality education grant program.
(2)
The department may seek, accept, and expend public or private gifts, grants, and donations from public and private sources to implement this article 44; except that the department shall not accept a gift, grant, or donation that is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with the provisions of section
25-44-102(2)
or any other state law. The department is authorized to expend a reasonable amount of the money appropriated or received for the program for the direct and indirect costs associated with administering the program, unless otherwise provided by any provision related to the department's receipt of federal money that is applied to the program.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 408,§ 6, eff. 5/31/2019.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 302,§ 28, eff. 5/31/2014.
Added by 2013 Ch. 303,§ 3, eff. 5/28/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1081), ch. 303, p. 1611, § 3, effective May 28. L. 2014: (3)(c) repealed, (HB 14-1363), ch. 302, p. 1269, § 28, effective May 31.
For the legislative declaration in HB 19-1032, see section 1 of chapter 408, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 45 - ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS (§§ 25-45-101 — 25-45-108) › Section 25-45-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Right to Try Act".
Added by 2014 Ch. 220,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1281), ch. 220, p. 823, § 1, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 45 - ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS (§§ 25-45-101 — 25-45-108) › Section 25-45-102 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(a)
The process of approval for investigational drugs, biological products, and devices in the United States protects future patients from premature, ineffective, and unsafe medications and treatments over the long run, but the process often takes many years;
(b)
Patients who have a terminal illness do not have the luxury of waiting until an investigational drug, biological product, or device receives final approval from the United States food and drug administration;
(c)
Patients who have a terminal illness have a fundamental right to attempt to pursue the preservation of their own lives by accessing available investigational drugs, biological products, and devices;
(d)
The use of available investigational drugs, biological products, and devices is a decision that should be made by the patient with a terminal illness in consultation with the patient's health-care provider and the patient's health-care team, if applicable; and
(e)
The decision to use an investigational drug, biological product, or device should be made with full awareness of the potential risks, benefits, and consequences to the patient and the patient's family.
(2)
It is the intent of the general assembly to allow for terminally ill patients to use potentially life-saving investigational drugs, biological products, and devices.
Added by 2014 Ch. 220,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1281), ch. 220, p. 823, 1, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 45 - ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS (§§ 25-45-101 — 25-45-108) › Section 25-45-104 - Drug manufacturers - availability of investigational drugs, biological products, or devices - costs - insurance coverage

(1)
A manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device may make available the manufacturer's investigational drug, biological product, or device to eligible patients pursuant to this article. This article does not require that a manufacturer make available an investigational drug, biological product, or device to an eligible patient.
(2)
A manufacturer may:
(a)
Provide an investigational drug, biological product, or device to an eligible patient without receiving compensation; or
(b)
Require an eligible patient to pay the costs of, or the costs associated with, the manufacture of the investigational drug, biological product, or device.
(3)
(a)
Nothing in this article expands the coverage provided in sections
10-16-104(20)
or
10-16-104.6
, C.R.S.
(b)
A health insurance carrier may, but is not required to, provide coverage for the cost of an investigational drug, biological product, or device.
(c)
An insurer may deny coverage to an eligible patient from the time the eligible patient begins use of the investigational drug, biological product, or device through a period not to exceed six months from the time the investigational drug, biological product, or device is no longer used by the eligible patient; except that coverage may not be denied for a preexisting condition and for coverage for benefits which commenced prior to the time the eligible patient begins use of such drug, biological product, or device.
(4)
If a patient dies while being treated by an investigational drug, biological product, or device, the patient's heirs are not liable for any outstanding debt related to the treatment or lack of insurance due to the treatment.
Added by 2014 Ch. 220,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1281), ch. 220, p. 825, 1, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 45 - ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS (§§ 25-45-101 — 25-45-108) › Section 25-45-105 - Action against health-care provider's license or medicare certification prohibited

Notwithstanding any other law, a licensing board may not revoke, fail to renew, suspend, or take any action against a health-care provider's license issued pursuant to title 12, C.R.S., based solely on the health-care provider's recommendations to an eligible patient regarding access to or treatment with an investigational drug, biological product, or device, as long as the recommendations are consistent with medical standards of care. Action against a health-care provider's medicare certification based solely on the health-care provider's recommendation that a patient have access to an investigational drug, biological product, or device is prohibited.
Added by 2014 Ch. 220,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1281), ch. 220, p. 826, 1, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 45 - ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS (§§ 25-45-101 — 25-45-108) › Section 25-45-106 - Access to investigational drugs, biological products, and devices

An official, employee, or agent of this state shall not block or attempt to block an eligible patient's access to an investigational drug, biological product, or device. Counseling, advice, or a recommendation consistent with medical standards of care from a licensed health-care provider is not a violation of this section.
Added by 2014 Ch. 220,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1281), ch. 220, p. 826, 1, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 45 - ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS (§§ 25-45-101 — 25-45-108) › Section 25-45-107 - No cause of action created

This article does not create a private cause of action against a manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device or against any other person or entity involved in the care of an eligible patient using the investigational drug, biological product, or device, for any harm done to the eligible patient resulting from the investigational drug, biological product, or device, so long as the manufacturer or other person or entity is complying in good faith with the terms of this article, unless there was a failure to exercise reasonable care.
Added by 2014 Ch. 220,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1281), ch. 220, p. 827, 1, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 45 - ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS (§§ 25-45-101 — 25-45-108) › Section 25-45-108 - Effect on health-care coverage

Nothing in this section affects the mandatory health-care coverage for participation in clinical trials pursuant to section
10-16-106(20)
, C.R.S.
Added by 2014 Ch. 220,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1281), ch. 220, p. 827, 1, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 46 - [Repealed] (§ 25-46-101) › Section 25-46-101 - to 25-46-106 - [Repealed]

Section 25-46-106 provided for the repeal of this article, effective 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 210, § 65, eff. 6/6/2016.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 321,§ 3, eff. 6/5/2015.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 321,§ 2, eff. 6/5/2015.
Added by 2014 Ch. 268, § 1, eff. 5/29/2014.
(1) This article was added in 2014.
(2) Section 25-46-106 provided for the repeal of this article, effective July 1, 2017. (See L. 2014, p. 1079.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-101 - Definitions

As used in this article 47:
(1)
"Administer" means to directly apply an epinephrine auto-injector to the body of an individual.
(2)
"Authorized entity" means an entity or organization, other than a school described in section
22-1-119.5
, C.R.S., or a hospital licensed or certified pursuant to section
25-1.5-103(1)(a)(I)(A) or (1)(a)(II)
, at which allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present. The term includes but is not limited to recreation camps, colleges and universities, day care facilities, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, restaurants, places of employment, ski areas, and sports arenas.
(3)
"Emergency public access station" or "EPAS" means a locked, secure container used to store epinephrine auto-injectors for use under the general oversight of a medical professional, which allows a lay rescuer to consult with a medical professional in real time by audio, televideo, or other similar means of electronic communication. Upon authorization of the consulting medical professional, an EPAS may be unlocked to make an epinephrine auto-injector available.
(4)
"Epinephrine auto-injector" means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.
(5)
"Health-care practitioner" means a person authorized by law to prescribe any drug or device, acting within the scope of his or her authority.
(6)
"Medical professional" means a physician or other person authorized by applicable law to prescribe drugs in this state or another state.
(7)
"Pharmacist" has the meaning set forth in section
12-280-103(35)
.
(8)
"Provide" means to supply one or more epinephrine auto-injectors to an individual.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 173, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 628, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-102 - Stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors - emergency administration

(1)
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary:
(a)
Prescribing to an authorized entity permitted.
A health-care practitioner may direct the distribution of epinephrine auto-injectors from an in-state prescription drug outlet to an authorized entity for use in accordance with this article, and health-care practitioners may distribute epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity; and
(b)
Authorized entities permitted to maintain supply.
An authorized entity may acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with this section.
(2)
Epinephrine auto-injectors must be stored:
(a)
In a location that will be readily accessible in an emergency;
(b)
According to the applicable instructions for use; and
(c)
In compliance with any additional requirements that may be established by the department of public health and environment.
(3)
An authorized entity shall designate employees or agents who have completed the training required by section
25-47-104
to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, control, and general oversight of epinephrine auto-injectors acquired by the authorized entity.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 629, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-103 - Use of epinephrine auto-injectors

(1)
An employee or agent of an authorized entity or other individual who has completed the training required by section
25-47-104
may use epinephrine auto-injectors prescribed pursuant to section
25-47-102
to provide or administer an epinephrine auto-injector to any individual whom the employee, agent, or other individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy, or to provide an epinephrine auto-injector to a family member, friend, colleague, caregiver, or person with a similar relationship with the individual.
(2)
The administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with this section is neither the practice of medicine nor of any other profession that requires licensure.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 629, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-104 - Training

(1)
An employee, agent, or other individual must complete an anaphylaxis training program before using an epinephrine auto-injector. The training must be conducted by a nationally recognized organization experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment or by an individual or entity approved by the department of public health and environment. The department of public health and environment may approve specific entities or individuals to conduct training or may approve specific classes by individuals or entities. The training may be conducted online or in-person and, at a minimum, must cover:
(a)
How to recognize the signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis;
(b)
The standards and procedures for the storage and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector; and
(c)
Emergency follow-up procedures.
(2)
The individual or entity that conducts the anaphylaxis training program shall issue a certificate, on a form developed or approved by the department of public health and environment, to each person who successfully completes the anaphylaxis training program.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 630, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-105 - Reporting

An authorized entity that possesses and makes available epinephrine auto-injectors shall submit to the department of public health and environment, on a form developed by the department of public health and environment, a report of each incident on the authorized entity's premises that involves the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector pursuant to section
25-47-103
. The department of public health and environment shall annually publish a report that summarizes and analyzes all reports submitted to it under this section.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 630, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-106 - Emergency public access stations - life-saving allergy medication

(1)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary:
(a)
A medical professional may prescribe a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors to any authorized entity for storage in an EPAS and may place a stock supply of epinephrine auto-injectors in an EPAS maintained by an authorized entity;
(b)
A medical professional may consult the user of an EPAS and make the epinephrine auto-injectors stored in the EPAS available to the user; and
(c)
Any person may use an EPAS to administer or provide an epinephrine auto-injector to an individual believed in good faith to be experiencing anaphylaxis or to provide an epinephrine auto-injector to a family member, friend, colleague, caregiver, or person with a similar relationship with the individual.
(2)
The use of an EPAS in accordance with this article is neither the practice of medicine nor of any other profession that requires licensure.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 630, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-107 - Good samaritan protections - liability

(1)
The following individuals and entities are immune from criminal liability and from suit in any civil action brought by any person for injuries or related damages that result from an act or omission taken pursuant to this article:
(a)
An authorized entity that possesses and makes available epinephrine auto-injectors or an EPAS and the entity's employees, agents, and other individuals;
(b)
An authorized entity that does not possess or make available epinephrine auto-injectors or an EPAS and the entity's employees, agents, and other individuals;
(c)
An individual or entity that conducts an anaphylaxis training program;
(d)
An individual who prescribes or dispenses an epinephrine auto-injector;
(e)
An individual who administers or provides an epinephrine auto-injector;
(f)
A medical professional who consults the user of an EPAS and makes the epinephrine auto-injectors stored in the EPAS available to the user; or
(g)
An individual who uses an EPAS.
(2)
Immunity under subsection (1) of this section does not apply to acts or omissions that are grossly negligent or willful and wanton.
(3)
This section does not eliminate, limit, or reduce any other immunity or defense that may be available under state law, including the protections set forth in section
13-21-108
, C.R.S. Providing or administering an epinephrine auto-injector by an entity or individual is deemed emergency care or emergency assistance for purposes of section
13-21-108
, C.R.S.
(4)
An authorized entity located in this state that provides or administers an epinephrine auto-injector outside of this state is not liable for any resulting injuries or related damages if the authorized entity:
(a)
Would not be liable for the injuries or related damages if the epinephrine auto-injector had been provided or administered in this state; or
(b)
Is not liable for injuries or related damages under the law of the state where the authorized entity provided or administered the epinephrine auto-injector.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 631, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 47 - USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES (§§ 25-47-101 — 25-47-108) › Section 25-47-108 - Health-care professionals - hospitals - obligations under state and federal law

Nothing in this article limits the obligations of a health-care professional or hospital under state or federal law in prescribing, storing, or administering drugs or devices.
Added by 2015 Ch. 191,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2015.
L. 2015: Entire article added, (HB 15-1232), ch. 191, p. 632, § 1, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-101 - Short title

The short title of this article is the "Colorado End-of-life Options Act".
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2802, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-103 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Right to request medical aid-in-dying medication

(1)
An adult resident of Colorado may make a request, in accordance with sections
25-48-104
and
25-48-112
, to receive a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication if:
(a)
The individual's attending physician has diagnosed the individual with a terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less;
(b)
The individual's attending physician has determined the individual has mental capacity; and
(c)
The individual has voluntarily expressed the wish to receive a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication.
(2)
The right to request medical aid-in-dying medication does not exist because of age or disability.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2804, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-103 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Right to request medical aid-in-dying medication

(1)
An adult resident of Colorado may make a request, in accordance with sections
25-48-104
and
25-48-112
, to receive a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication if:
(a)
The individual's attending provider has diagnosed the individual with a terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less;
(b)
The individual's attending provider has determined the individual has mental capacity; and
(c)
The individual has voluntarily expressed the wish to receive a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication.
(2)
The right to request medical aid-in-dying medication does not exist because of age or disability.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 406,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2024.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2804, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
2024 Ch. 406, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-104 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Request process - witness requirements

(1)
In order to receive a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication pursuant to this article, an individual who satisfies the requirements in section
25-48-103
must make two oral requests, separated by at least fifteen days, and a valid written request to his or her attending physician.
(2)
(a)
To be valid, a written request for medical aid-in-dying medication must be:
(I)
Substantially in the same form as set forth in section
25-48-112
;
(II)
Signed and dated by the individual seeking the medical aid-in-dying medication; and
(III)
Witnessed by at least two individuals who, in the presence of the individual, attest to the best of their knowledge and belief that the individual is:
(A)
Mentally capable;
(B)
Acting voluntarily; and
(C)
Not being coerced to sign the request.
(b)
Of the two witnesses to the written request, at least one must not be:
(I)
Related to the individual by blood, marriage, civil union, or adoption;
(II)
An individual who, at the time the request is signed, is entitled, under a will or by operation of law, to any portion of the individual's estate upon his or her death; or
(III)
An owner, operator, or employee of a health-care facility where the individual is receiving medical treatment or is a resident.
(c)
Neither the individual's attending physician nor a person authorized as the individual's qualified power of attorney or durable medical power of attorney shall serve as a witness to the written request.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2805, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-104 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Request process - witness requirements

(1)
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, in order to receive a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication pursuant to this article 48, an individual who satisfies the requirements in section
25-48-103
must make two oral requests, separated by at least seven days, and a valid written request to the individual's attending provider.
(b)
If an individual's attending provider has determined that the individual will, within reasonable medical judgment, die within forty-eight hours after making the initial oral request under this section, the individual may satisfy the requirements of this section by reiterating the oral request to the attending provider at any time after making the initial oral request.
(2)
(a)
To be valid, a written request for medical aid-in-dying medication must be:
(I)
Substantially in the same form as set forth in section
25-48-112
;
(II)
Signed and dated by the individual seeking the medical aid-in-dying medication; and
(III)
Witnessed by at least two individuals who, in the presence of the individual, attest to the best of their knowledge and belief that the individual is:
(A)
Mentally capable;
(B)
Acting voluntarily; and
(C)
Not being coerced to sign the request.
(b)
Of the two witnesses to the written request, at least one must not be:
(I)
Related to the individual by blood, marriage, civil union, or adoption;
(II)
An individual who, at the time the request is signed, is entitled, under a will or by operation of law, to any portion of the individual's estate upon his or her death; or
(III)
An owner, operator, or employee of a health-care facility where the individual is receiving medical treatment or is a resident.
(c)
The individual's attending or consulting provider or a person authorized as the individual's qualified power of attorney or durable medical power of attorney shall not serve as a witness to the written request.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 406,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2805, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
2024 Ch. 406, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-105 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Right to rescind request - requirement to offer opportunity to rescind

(1)
At any time, an individual may rescind his or her request for medical aid-in-dying medication without regard to the individual's mental state.
(2)
An attending physician shall not write a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication under this article unless the attending physician offers the qualified individual an opportunity to rescind the request for the medical aid-in-dying medication.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2805, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-105 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Right to rescind request - requirement to offer opportunity to rescind

(1)
At any time, an individual may rescind his or her request for medical aid-in-dying medication without regard to the individual's mental state.
(2)
An attending provider shall not write a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication under this article 48 unless the attending provider offers the qualified individual an opportunity to rescind the request for the medical aid-in-dying medication.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 406,§ 4, eff. 8/7/2024.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2805, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
2024 Ch. 406, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-107 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Consulting physician responsibilities

Before an individual who is requesting medical aid-in-dying medication may receive a prescription for the medical aid-in-dying medication, a consulting physician must:
(1)
Examine the individual and his or her relevant medical records;
(2)
Confirm, in writing, to the attending physician:
(a)
That the individual has a terminal illness;
(b)
The individual has a prognosis of six months or less;
(c)
That the individual is making an informed decision; and
(d)
That the individual is mentally capable, or provide documentation that the consulting physician has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with section
25-48-108
.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2807, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-107 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Consulting provider responsibilities

(1)
Before an individual who is requesting medical aid-in-dying medication may receive a prescription for the medical aid-in-dying medication, a consulting provider must:
(a)
Examine the individual and the individual's relevant medical records; and
(b)
Confirm, in writing, to the attending provider that the individual:
(I)
Has a terminal illness;
(II)
Has a prognosis of six months or less;
(III)
Is making an informed decision;
(IV)
Is mentally capable, or provide documentation that the consulting provider has referred the individual for further evaluation in accordance with section
25-48-108
; and
(V)
Has requested a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 406,§ 6, eff. 8/7/2024.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2807, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
2024 Ch. 406, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-108 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Confirmation that individual is mentally capable - referral to mental health professional

(1)
An attending physician shall not prescribe medical aid-in-dying medication under this article for an individual with a terminal illness until the individual is determined to be mentally capable and making an informed decision, and those determinations are confirmed in accordance with this section.
(2)
If the attending physician or the consulting physician believes that the individual may not be mentally capable of making an informed decision, the attending physician or consulting physician shall refer the individual to a licensed mental health professional for a determination of whether the individual is mentally capable and making an informed decision.
(3)
A licensed mental health professional who evaluates an individual under this section shall communicate, in writing, to the attending or consulting physician who requested the evaluation, his or her conclusions about whether the individual is mentally capable and making informed decisions. If the licensed mental health professional determines that the individual is not mentally capable of making informed decisions, the person shall not be deemed a qualified individual under this article and the attending physician shall not prescribe medical aid-in-dying medication to the individual.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2808, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-108 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Confirmation that individual is mentally capable - referral to mental health professional

(1)
If either the attending provider or the consulting provider has doubts as to whether an individual is mentally capable, the provider shall refer the individual to a licensed mental health provider for determination regarding mental capability.
(2)
The licensed mental health provider to whom the individual is referred pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall submit to the requesting attending provider or the consulting provider who referred the individual a written determination of whether the individual is mentally capable.
(3)
If the licensed mental health provider determines that the individual is not mentally capable, the individual is not a qualified individual and the attending provider shall not prescribe medication to the individual under this article 48.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 406,§ 7, eff. 8/7/2024.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2808, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
2024 Ch. 406, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › HEALTH CARE (§§ 25-21-101 — 25-59-106) › Article 48 - END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS (§§ 25-48-101 — 25-48-124) › Section 25-48-109 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Death certificate

(1)
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the attending physician or the hospice medical director shall sign the death certificate of a qualified individual who obtained and self-administered aid-in-dying medication.
(2)
When a death has occurred in accordance with this article, the cause of death shall be listed as the underlying terminal illness and the death does not constitute grounds for post-mortem inquiry under section
30-10-606 (1)
, C.R.S.
Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2808, §1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.