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ColoradoSB26-0772026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Epilepsy-Related Mortality Awareness

Sponsored By: Iman Jodeh (Democratic), Katie Stewart (Democratic), Lindsay Gilchrist (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care & Health InsuranceState Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Epilepsy guidance for death certifiers

Beginning July 1, 2027, coroners, medical examiners, and other death certifiers must know the latest epilepsy guidance. The guidance must come from a reputable national group or the National Association of Medical Examiners. By June 1, 2027, the health department emails all Colorado Vital Events System users about this rule. The law defines who counts as a death certification professional and what “department” means, so duties are clear.

List epilepsy on SUDEP certificates

Beginning August 12, 2026, if a death is consistent with known or suspected sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, the death certificate must note epilepsy as a contributing or suspected cause. Certifiers must follow the latest recommendations from a reputable national group or the National Association of Medical Examiners. The health department may post online guidance to help clinicians and certifiers with epilepsy-related deaths, including SUDEP.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsay Gilchrist

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Feret

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • 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

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • 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

    4/20/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/8/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/7/2026House

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

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/2/2026House

  7. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/30/2026House

  8. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/27/2026House

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

    3/25/2026House

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

    3/13/2026House

  11. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/12/2026Senate

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

    3/11/2026Senate

  13. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/10/2026Senate

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

    3/5/2026Senate

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

    1/28/2026Senate

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