Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the forced sterilization of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any individual with an intellectual and developmental disability from being sterilized against their will, unless all of the following conditions apply (Sec. 1):

• The individual lacks decision-making capacity;

• There is an imminent threat to the life or health of the individual; and

• The decision is made in accordance with established processes, requirements, limitations, or a court order.

• Prohibits the removal of any individual’s organs for transplantation under any circumstances if the individual implicitly or expressly objects to the procedure (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this Act takes effect 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature, unless a referendum petition is filed (Sec. 4).

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