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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires a pregnant person's health-care provider to offer a pregnant person the option to fill out a "Do Not Abort" form that expresses the person's wishes to not receive an abortion in the event the person is incapacitated or incapable of communicating. If the pregnant person fills out a "Do Not Abort" form, the health-care provider shall input the form into the pregnant person's medical record.
AI Summary
This bill requires a pregnant person's healthcare provider to offer them the option to complete a "Do Not Abort" form, which is a document where the person can state their wish to not have an abortion if they become incapacitated or unable to communicate their decisions. If the pregnant person chooses to fill out this form, their healthcare provider must then include it in their official medical record. This provision aims to ensure a pregnant person's wishes regarding abortion are documented and respected even if they are unable to express them directly at a later time.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1085 |
| House Health & Human Services Amendment L.003 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18028/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111446/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111149/download |
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