HB 18-1302

HB 18-1302 is a Colorado bill that allows the state's Department of Public Health and Environment to waive certain certification requirements for toxicology labs if those labs are accredited by organizations that use recognized forensic standards. This change broadens the criteria from just two specific accrediting bodies (the American Board of Forensic Toxicology or ISO) to any entity using nationally or internationally accepted standards. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official and in effect. It affects toxicology laboratories operating within Colorado that seek certification waivers based on their accreditation status.

Official Summary

Current law allows the department of public health and environment (department) to waive certain certification requirements for toxicology laboratories that are accredited by the American board of forensic toxicology or the international standards organization. The bill changes the waiver requirement to allow the department to waive certification requirements if the laboratory is accredited by an entity using nationally or internationally recognized forensic standards.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More

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