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CO SB273
Bill
AI Summary
- Coroners conducting inquests or death investigations may request licensed health-care facilities to retain blood draws or admission blood samples from deceased individuals for 14 days
- Health-care facilities are required to comply with retention requests and keep the blood samples safe in their control
- Coroners must serve retention requests on the deceased's attending physician, the facility's clinical leadership, or the facility's laboratory
- Amends Colorado Revised Statutes section 30-10-606 regarding coroner inquiry procedures
- Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, unless subject to referendum petition
Legislative Description
14 Days Hospitals Retain Blood Draws for Investigations
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Last Action
Governor Signed
6/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/22/2025
Committee of the Whole4/16/2025
Health and Human Services4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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