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CO SB 77

enacted

Epilepsy-Related Mortality Awareness

Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did CO SB 77 pass?

Yes. CO SB 77 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-04-20): Governor Signed

What is CO SB 77 about?

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.)

Who sponsors CO SB 77?

L. Gilchrist, I. Jodeh, K. Stewart are the primary sponsors of CO SB 77, joined by 46 cosponsors.

Description

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.)

Introduced
2026-01-28
Latest action
2026-04-20 — Governor Signed
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • L. Gilchristsponsor
  • I. Jodehsponsor
  • K. Stewartsponsor
  • G. Rydincosponsor
  • M. Rutinelcosponsor
  • K. Nguyencosponsor
  • J. McCluskiecosponsor
  • B. Marshallcosponsor
  • M. Lindsaycosponsor
  • S. Liedercosponsor
  • J. Jacksoncosponsor
  • E. Hamrickcosponsor
  • M. Froelichcosponsor
  • M. Weissmancosponsor
  • K. Wallacecosponsor
  • T. Sullivancosponsor
  • M. Snydercosponsor
  • C. Simpsoncosponsor
  • R. Rodriguezcosponsor
  • D. Robertscosponsor
  • K. Mullicacosponsor
  • J. Marchmancosponsor
  • W. Lindstedtcosponsor
  • C. Kolkercosponsor
  • B. Kirkmeyercosponsor
  • C. Kippcosponsor
  • N. Hinrichsencosponsor
  • J. Gonzalescosponsor
  • L. Frizellcosponsor
  • T. Exumcosponsor
  • L. Daughertycosponsor
  • J. Danielsoncosponsor
  • L. Cuttercosponsor
  • J. Colemancosponsor
  • J. Carsoncosponsor
  • S. Brightcosponsor
  • A. Benavidezcosponsor
  • M. Ballcosponsor
  • J. Amabilecosponsor
  • L. Feretcosponsor
  • M. Durancosponsor
  • C. Cliffordcosponsor
  • S. Camachocosponsor
  • K. Browncosponsor
  • A. Boeseneckercosponsor
  • B. Titonecosponsor
  • J. Baconcosponsor
  • T. Storycosponsor
  • R. Stewartcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-20

    Governor Signed

    executive-signature

  2. 2026-04-08

    Sent to the Governor

    executive-receipt

  3. 2026-04-07

    Signed by the President of the Senate

    passage

  4. 2026-04-07

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

    passage

  5. 2026-04-06

    Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

  6. 2026-04-02

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    passage,reading-3

  7. 2026-03-30

    House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  8. 2026-03-27

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

  9. 2026-03-25

    House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    committee-passage,referral-committee

  10. 2026-03-13

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    introduction

  11. 2026-03-12

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    passage,reading-3

  12. 2026-03-11

    Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 03/12/2026 - No Amendments

  13. 2026-03-10

    Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    reading-2

  14. 2026-03-05

    Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    committee-passage

  15. 2026-01-28

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    introduction

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment L).

    2026-03-05 · pass · 0-0

  • Refer Senate Bill 26-077, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

    2026-03-05 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (9)
    • Adrienne Benavidez: yes
    • Scott Bright: yes
    • John Carson: yes
    • Lisa Cutter: yes
    • Lindsey Daugherty: yes
    • Lisa Frizell: yes
    • Iman Jodeh: yes
    • Mike Weissman: yes
    • Kyle Mullica: yes

  • BILL

    2026-03-12 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (36)
    • Amabile: yes
    • Baisley: no
    • Ball: yes
    • Benavidez: yes
    • Bridges: yes
    • Bright: yes
    • Carson: yes
    • Catlin: yes
    • Cutter: yes
    • Danielson: yes
    • Daugherty: yes
    • Exum: yes
    • Frizell: yes
    • Gonzales J.: yes
    • Hinrichsen: yes
    • Jodeh: yes
    • Kipp: yes
    • Kirkmeyer: yes
    • Kolker: yes
    • Lindstedt: yes
    • Liston: yes
    • Marchman: yes
    • Mullica: yes
    • Pelton B.: yes
    • Pelton R.: yes
    • Rich: yes
    • Roberts: yes
    • Rodriguez: yes
    • Simpson: yes
    • Snyder: yes
    • Sullivan: yes
    • Wallace: yes
    • Weissman: yes
    • Zamora Wilson: no
    • Coleman: yes
    • President: yes

  • Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment F).

    2026-03-25 · pass · 0-0

  • Refer Senate Bill 26-077, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

    2026-03-25 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Carlos Barron: yes
    • Mary Bradfield: yes
    • Brandi Bradley: yes
    • Regina English: yes
    • Lisa Feret: yes
    • Eliza Hamrick: yes
    • Dusty Johnson: yes
    • Karen McCormick: yes
    • Gretchen Rydin: yes
    • Katie Stewart: yes
    • Dan Woog: yes
    • Sheila Lieder: yes
    • Lindsay Gilchrist: yes

  • CONCUR

    2026-04-06 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (36)
    • Amabile: yes
    • Baisley: yes
    • Ball: yes
    • Benavidez: yes
    • Bridges: yes
    • Bright: yes
    • Carson: yes
    • Catlin: yes
    • Cutter: yes
    • Danielson: yes
    • Daugherty: yes
    • Exum: yes
    • Frizell: yes
    • Gonzales J.: yes
    • Hinrichsen: yes
    • Jodeh: yes
    • Kipp: yes
    • Kirkmeyer: yes
    • Kolker: yes
    • Lindstedt: yes
    • Liston: yes
    • Marchman: yes
    • Mullica: yes
    • Pelton B.: yes
    • Pelton R.: yes
    • Rich: yes
    • Roberts: yes
    • Rodriguez: yes
    • Simpson: yes
    • Snyder: yes
    • Sullivan: yes
    • Wallace: yes
    • Weissman: yes
    • Zamora Wilson: yes
    • Coleman: yes
    • President: yes

  • REPASS

    2026-04-06 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (36)
    • Amabile: yes
    • Baisley: no
    • Ball: yes
    • Benavidez: yes
    • Bridges: yes
    • Bright: yes
    • Carson: yes
    • Catlin: yes
    • Cutter: yes
    • Danielson: yes
    • Daugherty: yes
    • Exum: yes
    • Frizell: yes
    • Gonzales J.: yes
    • Hinrichsen: yes
    • Jodeh: yes
    • Kipp: yes
    • Kirkmeyer: yes
    • Kolker: yes
    • Lindstedt: yes
    • Liston: yes
    • Marchman: yes
    • Mullica: yes
    • Pelton B.: yes
    • Pelton R.: yes
    • Rich: yes
    • Roberts: yes
    • Rodriguez: yes
    • Simpson: yes
    • Snyder: yes
    • Sullivan: yes
    • Wallace: yes
    • Weissman: yes
    • Zamora Wilson: no
    • Coleman: yes
    • President: yes

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-077

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