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CO HB1040

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Frizell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals legislative findings that Prader-Willi syndrome occurs in approximately one in 15,000 to 25,000 people worldwide and that up to 375 individuals in Colorado live with the syndrome
  • Amends the description of Prader-Willi syndrome's critical hallmark symptom of overeating to specify that individuals cannot tell when they are full and will continue eating until experiencing a ruptured stomach and potentially death
  • Removes the legislative finding that Colorado does not currently recognize Prader-Willi syndrome as an intellectual and developmental disability
  • Designates the act as necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety

Legislative Description

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/6/2023
Health & Insurance1/9/2023

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