SB26-077 • 2026

Epilepsy-Related Mortality Awareness

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 r

Healthcare

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Sen. I. Jodeh, Rep. L. Gilchrist, Rep. K. Stewart, Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. M. Ball, Sen. A. Benavidez, Sen. S. Bright, Sen. J. Carson, Sen. J. Coleman, Sen. L. Cutter, Sen. J. Danielson, Sen. L. Daugherty, Sen. T. Exum, Sen. L. Frizell, Sen. J. Gonzales, Sen. N. Hinrichsen, Sen. C. Kipp, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer, Sen. C. Kolker, Sen. W. Lindstedt, Sen. J. Marchman, Sen. K. Mullica, Sen. D. Roberts, Sen. R. Rodriguez, Sen. C. Simpson, Sen. M. Snyder, Sen. T. Sullivan, Sen. K. Wallace, Sen. M. Weissman, Rep. J. Bacon, Rep. A. Boesenecker, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. S. Camacho, Rep. C. Clifford, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. L. Feret, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. E. Hamrick, Rep. J. Jackson, Rep. S. Lieder, Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. B. Marshall, Rep. J. McCluskie, Rep. K. Nguyen, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. G. Rydin, Rep. R. Stewart, Rep. T. Story, Rep. B. Titone
Last action: 2026-04-20
Official status: Governor Signed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Epilepsy-Related Mortality Awareness

What This Bill Does

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.

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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L.006

HOU Health & Human Services

Passed [*]

Plain English: SB077_L.006 HOUSE COMMITTEE OF REFERENCE AMENDMENT Committee on Health & Human Services.

SB077_L.006 HOUSE COMMITTEE OF REFERENCE AMENDMENT Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB26-077 be amended as follows: 1 Amend reengrossed bill, page 4, line 22, after "REGISTERED" insert 2 "MEDICAL CERTIFIER".
** *** ** *** ** LLS: Pierce Lively x2059

L.005

SEN Health & Human Services

Passed [*]

Plain English: SB077_L.005 SENATE COMMITTEE OF REFERENCE AMENDMENT Committee on Health & Human Services.

SB077_L.005 SENATE COMMITTEE OF REFERENCE AMENDMENT Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB26-077 be amended as follows: 1 Amend printed bill, page 4, line 6, strike "INVESTIGATION" and substitute 2 "CERTIFICATION".
3 Page 4, strike lines 13 through 27.
4 Strike Page 5.

Bill History

2026-04-20 Governor
Governor Signed
2026-04-08 Governor
Sent to the Governor
2026-04-07 House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
2026-04-07 Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
2026-04-06 Senate
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
2026-04-02 House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2026-03-30 House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
2026-03-27 House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
2026-03-25 House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
2026-03-13 House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
2026-03-12 Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2026-03-11 Senate
Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 03/12/2026 - No Amendments
2026-03-10 Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
2026-03-05 Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
2026-01-28 Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

Official Summary Text

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.)