C.R.S. Section 25-48-116
Immunity for actions in good faith

  • prohibition against reprisals

(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 physician of, medical aid-in-dying medication in good-faith compliance with this article 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.

Source: Section 25-48-116 — Immunity for actions in good faith - prohibition against reprisals, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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Current through Fall 2024

§ 25-48-116’s source at colorado​.gov