HB 25-1252
signedColorado Department of Public Health & Environment Regulation of Abortion Clinics
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 25-1252, which has been signed into law, requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to license and regulate medical facilities that perform abortions during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. The bill sets standards for these clinics to ensure they operate safely and effectively. This regulation applies specifically to abortion providers who offer later-term procedures. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and the department must start implementing its requirements.
Official Summary
The bill requires the department of public health and environment to annually license and to establish and enforce standards for the operation of medical facilities that perform medical or surgical induced abortions during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2025-03-11
- Latest action
- 2025-02-12
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
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