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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-48-116. Immunity for actions in good faith--prohibition against reprisals

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person is not subject to civil or criminal liability or professional disciplinary action for acting in good faith under this article, which includes being present when a qualified individual self-administers the prescribed medical aid-in-dying medication.

(2) Except as provided for in section 25-48-118, a health-care provider or professional organization or association shall not subject an individual to any of the following for participating or refusing to participate in good-faith compliance under this article:

(a) Censure;

(b) Discipline;

(c) Suspension;

(d) Loss of license, privileges, or membership; or

(e) Any other penalty.

(3) A request by an individual for, or the provision by an attending provider of, medical aid-in-dying medication in good faith compliance with this article 48 does not:

(a) Constitute neglect or elder abuse for any purpose of law; or

(b) Provide the basis for the appointment of a guardian or conservator.

(4) This section does not limit civil or criminal liability for negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-48-116. Immunity for actions in good faith--prohibition against reprisals - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-25-health/co-rev-st-sect-25-48-116/

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