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ColoradoHB26-10402026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Sterilization Rights of Person with Disabilities

Sponsored By: Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Meg Froelich (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care & Health Insurance

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stronger consent for organ donation

Beginning August 12, 2026, no adult receiving services can have organs removed for transplant without their own consent if they are able to consent. If a doctor questions the person’s ability to consent, the state’s competency procedures apply. For people under 18, a parent or guardian may consent only after consulting the care team and an independent IDD professional not tied to the facility or home. Any person’s objection, at any age, stops donation.

Stronger consent for sterilization of people with disabilities

Beginning August 12, 2026, sterilization of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability requires informed consent. If the person has decision-making capacity, they cannot be sterilized against their will. If the person lacks capacity, sterilization is only allowed to prevent an imminent threat to life or health and must follow state law or a court order. Two independent professionals must evaluate capacity and consult with the operating doctor. Counseling on long-term impacts and less intrusive options is required before any decision. Minors need a court order. Consent is final after the procedure, and providers relying on it are not liable.

Old sterilization procedures repealed in 2026

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado repeals sections 25.5-10-232, 25.5-10-233, and 25.5-10-234. These sections covered competency and court-ordered sterilization procedures. Courts and providers follow other state laws or court processes instead. This change may alter how competency and consent are decided.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Velasco

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Jenny Willford

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Don Suckla

    Republican • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessie Danielson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/27/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/19/2026House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/18/2026House

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    3/12/2026House

  6. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/10/2026 - No Amendments

    3/9/2026Senate

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

    3/4/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    2/12/2026Senate

  11. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/10/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/9/2026House

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

    2/4/2026House

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

    1/14/2026House

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