Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SB 77
Epilepsy-Related Mortality Awareness
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- L. Gilchrist (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
Cosponsors (46)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- R. Stewart (Democratic)
- G. Rydin (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- B. Marshall (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- C. Simpson (Republican)
- R. Rodriguez (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- B. Kirkmeyer (Republican)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- L. Frizell (Republican)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Daugherty (Democratic)
- J. Danielson (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- J. Carson (Republican)
- S. Bright (Republican)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- M. Ball (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- L. Feret (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
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.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 28, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 10, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 12, 2026
- Revised· Mar 27, 2026
- Rerevised· Apr 2, 2026
- Final Act· Apr 6, 2026
- Signed Act· Apr 21, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 House | REPASS | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 6, 2026 House | CONCUR | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-077, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment F). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 12, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 5, 2026 Senate | 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. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 5, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment L). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 03/12/2026 - No Amendments - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 13, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services - Mar 25, 2026 · House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Mar 27, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - Mar 30, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments - Apr 2, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Apr 7, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 8, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Apr 20, 2026
Governor Signed