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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
04/07/2026
04/07/2026
Passed
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING EPILEPSY-RELATED MORTALITY AWARENESS.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Lincoln's Law," aims to increase awareness and understanding of epilepsy-related mortality, particularly Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), which is the most common cause of premature death for individuals with epilepsy. The legislation mandates that by July 1, 2027, death certification professionals, such as coroners and medical examiners, must be aware of the latest recommendations for certifying epilepsy-related deaths from recognized national organizations. Furthermore, if a death is suspected to be SUDEP, the death certificate must identify epilepsy as a contributing or suspected cause of death, aligning with these professional recommendations. The Department of Public Health and Environment will electronically notify medical certifiers of these requirements and may provide online guidelines for identifying and certifying epilepsy-related deaths, including SUDEP, to help prevent unnecessary deaths and improve the accuracy of mortality data.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (49)
Lindsay Gilchrist (D)*,
Iman Jodeh (D)*,
Katie Stewart (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Adrienne Benavidez (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
John Carson (R),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lisa Feret (D),
Lisa Frizell (R),
Meg Froelich (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Kyle Mullica (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Marc Snyder (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 04/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-077 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114954/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114183/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113962/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113802/download |
| House Health & Human Services Amendment L.006 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18804/download |
| Fiscal Note First Revised Fiscal Note | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113476/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113193/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113107/download |
| Fiscal Note MEMO1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112970/download |
| Senate Health & Human Services Amendment L.005 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18280/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112830/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111019/download |
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