Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-48-116
Immunity for actions in good faith - prohibition against reprisals
Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25 — Public Health and Environment · Status: effective
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- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-48-116, Immunity for actions in good faith - prohibition against reprisals, Colorado, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2306839
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(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.