SB 77 CO

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Became Law

The act requires that, beginning July 1, 2027, a death certification professional ensure that they are aware of the most recent epilepsy-related death certification recommendations from a nationally recognized and reputable organization. On or before June 1, 2027, the department of public health and environment (department) must electronically notify all registered medical certifier users of the Colorado vital events system of this requirement.     If a death certification professional determines that the cause of an individual's death is consistent with known or suspected sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, the act requires the professional to ensure that the individual's death certificate identifies epilepsy as a contributing cause or a suspected cause of death.     The act allows the department to provide online guidelines for clinicians and medical certifiers for death certificates regarding epilepsy-related deaths, including sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• I. Jodeh Democratic · sponsor
• L. Gilchrist Democratic · sponsor
• K. Stewart Democratic · sponsor

1. Apr 20, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
2. Apr 8, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. Apr 7, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
4. Apr 7, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
5. Apr 6, 2026 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · upper
6. Apr 2, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
7. Mar 30, 2026 House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
8. Mar 27, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee · lower
9. Mar 25, 2026 House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
10. Mar 13, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services · lower
11. Mar 12, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
12. Mar 11, 2026 Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 03/12/2026 - No Amendments · upper
13. Mar 10, 2026 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
14. Mar 5, 2026 Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
15. Jan 28, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services · upper