HB24-1471
Electroconvulsive Treatment for Minors
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the conditions when electroconvulsive treatment may be performed on a minor.
Bill Summary:
Current law prohibits electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) from being performed on a minor under 16 years of age. The act authorizes ECT to be performed on a minor who is under 16 years of age only if:
- 2 individuals licensed to practice medicine in Colorado and specializing in psychiatry approve the ECT;
- Other less-invasive treatments have failed;
- ECT is medically necessary to treat life-threatening malignant catatonia;
- ECT is performed by at least one physician, or the physician's designee, who is trained and credentialed in ECT; and
- The minor's parent or guardian consents to ETC.
EFFECTIVE June 3, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1471 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1471 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
59
AYE
2
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/23/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/23/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/23/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/07/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/06/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 05/05/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/04/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2024 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 05/02/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | 360 | Electroconvulsive Treatment for Minors |