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ColoradoHB25-13172025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Correct Error in Self-Pay Estimate Statute

Sponsored By: Brandi Bradley (Republican), Michael Carter (Democratic), Tony Exum (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care & Health Insurance

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clearer bill limits for self-pay patients

Colorado law clarifies how much a final health-care bill can exceed a self-pay estimate. The allowed increase is the smaller of 15% of the estimate or $400—not a $400 total bill limit. Existing exceptions remain for medical emergencies and additional, unforeseen, medically necessary services. Before providing those services, providers must make reasonable efforts to get consent if added costs exceed 15% or $400. Consent must come from the patient or, if the patient is incapacitated, an authorized agent. The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. the day after the 90th day following final legislative adjournment. A referendum can delay this until voter approval at the November 2026 election and the governor’s official vote declaration.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Brandi Bradley

    Republican • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 115 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/2/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1317 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 4 • No: 0

House vote • 4/28/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 64 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1317 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/4/2025House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/14/2025House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/14/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/14/2025House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/2/2025Senate

  6. Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/1/2025Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/1/2025Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

    4/29/2025Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/28/2025House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/25/2025House

  11. House Second Reading Laid Over to 04/21/2025 - No Amendments

    4/17/2025House

  12. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/11/2025House

  13. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/8/2025House

  14. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    4/1/2025House

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