HB24-1471
Electroconvulsive Treatment for Minors
Concerning the conditions when electroconvulsive treatment may be performed on a minor.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Health Care & Health Insurance
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.
APPROVED by Governor June 3, 2024
EFFECTIVE June 3, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)