HB 26-1085

House Bill 26-1085, which has been signed into law, requires health-care providers in Colorado to offer pregnant individuals the option to fill out a "Do Not Abort" form. This form allows a pregnant person to state their preference not to receive an abortion if they become incapacitated or unable to communicate their wishes. If someone chooses to complete this form, it will be added to their medical record. The law affects anyone who is pregnant and seeks care from a health-care provider in Colorado. Since the bill has been signed, it is now active and enforceable in the state.

Official Summary

The bill requires a pregnant person's health-care provider to offer a pregnant person the option to fill out a "Do Not Abort" form that expresses the person's wishes to not receive an abortion in the event the person is incapacitated or incapable of communicating. If the pregnant person fills out a "Do Not Abort" form, the health-care provider shall input the form into the pregnant person's medical record.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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