CO HB1256

Health-care providers cannot implement a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order for a minor without written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian, though providers may proceed after 72 hours of documented unsuccessful attempts to contact them

Parents or legal guardians may revoke DNR consent in writing at any time, and the revocation takes precedence over prior consent and must be recorded in medical records

Life-sustaining or resuscitative treatment cannot be hindered or withdrawn, and courts cannot order withdrawal, unless there is destruction of the minor's circulatory system, respiratory system, and entire brain

Providers must not interfere with parents seeking second opinions or facility transfers, and must provide immediate access to records and facilitate transfers including necessary procedures like tracheotomy or gastronomy tube placement

Takes effect January 1, 2026, and is designated as "Simon's Law"