SB 24-223 Summary

• Establishes licensing requirement for gamete agencies, gamete banks, and fertility clinics operating in Colorado, effective July 1, 2025, conditioned on compliance with Article 57 standards and rules.

• Extends regulatory authority to out-of-state entities that match Colorado residents with gamete donors or provide gametes to Colorado recipients, requiring compliance with Colorado disclosure and written material requirements.

• Defines "donor" and "match" more precisely to clarify that matches occur when an intended recipient selects or agrees to receive a specific donor's gametes prior to collection.

• Creates a dedicated fund in the state treasury for licensing and regulatory costs, with general assembly required to appropriate $125,000 annually beginning in fiscal year 2025-26, prioritizing technical assistance and license processing while maintaining enforcement resources.

• Requires state board to promulgate implementing rules by January 1, 2025, considering interests of donor-conceived persons and families including LGBTQ+ and single parents.