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HB 1040STATE · ColoradoIntroduced

Sterilization Rights of Person with Disabilities

The act prohibits sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability without the person's informed consent if the person has decision-making capacity. The act prohibits sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability without the person's informed consent if the person does not have decision-making capacity, except in accordance with processes in existing law that allow another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the person to consent on the person's behalf.     The act repeals provisions that:Explain what happens when there is a disagreement about whether an adult with an intellectual and developmental disability is capable of consenting to sterilization;Set forth a process for a person to petition a court for, and a court to order, sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability who either cannot consent or is a minor; andRequire all records, hearings, and proceedings related to a decision to sterilize a person with an intellectual and developmental disability to remain confidential.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Voted: 3/27/2026Source

How representatives voted

73 yea·0 nay

Action history

  • 3/27/2026Governor Signed
  • 3/19/2026Sent to the Governor
  • 3/19/2026Signed by the President of the Senate
  • 3/18/2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
  • 3/12/2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • 3/11/2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 3/10/2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • 3/9/2026Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/10/2026 - No Amendments
  • 3/4/2026Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • 2/12/2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services