ColoradoSB26-0772026 Regular SessionSenate

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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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clearer death records for people with epilepsy

Colorado’s Lincoln’s Law sets rules for recording epilepsy-related deaths. When a death certifier finds a death consistent with known or suspected sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, the death certificate must list epilepsy as a contributing or suspected cause. Certifiers include coroners, medical examiners, forensic pathologists, and other qualified professionals. Beginning July 1, 2027, they must know the latest epilepsy-related death certification recommendations. Both requirements use guidance from a reputable national organization related to their practice or the National Association of Medical Examiners. By June 1, 2027, the state health department must electronically notify all registered Colorado Vital Events System users. The department may also publish online guidance for clinicians and death certifiers. The law’s general effective date is 12:01 a.m. the day after the 90-day period following final legislative adjournment. That date is August 12, 2026, for a May 13, 2026, adjournment. A referendum petition filed within that period delays the challenged provisions until approval at the November 2026 election and the governor’s official vote declaration.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 180 • No: 10

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 33 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

House amendments: Concur

Yes: 35 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 57 • No: 6

House vote • 3/25/2026

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

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

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.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

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

Bill Text

Engrossed
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Final Act
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House Health & Human Services Preamend
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Introduced
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Reengrossed
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Rerevised
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Revised
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Senate Health & Human Services Preamend
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Signed Act
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