Colorado

SUNucate

Current Status: Not Enacted

Current Law

Colorado has not enacted a SUNucate-specific school sunscreen access law. However, current law or state guidance includes youth camp protections (regulatory), which provides partial alignment with the SUNucate model.

Comparison to the SUNucate Model Bill

Colorado has limited alignment with the SUNucate model because it addresses youth camp protections (regulatory), but it has not enacted comprehensive student sunscreen possession and use protections in schools.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

No formal bills

Sources

Colorado child care/camp sunscreen regulation

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Colorado has partial laws regulating medical laws. Medical-aesthetic services may be delegated to an unlicensed individual by a physician if the physician examines the patient before the procedure. The physician must be on site and readily available unless the delegate is acting pursuant to specific and detailed written protocols. There must be clear disclosure to patients and the public if an unlicensed person is performing delegated medical-aesthetic services.

Opportunities for Improvement

While Colorado law does feature some elements of the Medical Spa Safety Act, like on site supervision requirements and patient disclosures, Colorado would benefit from the enactment of the full Medical Spa Safety Act. Stronger regulations on who may perform cosmetic medical procedures and requiring a trained physician to serve as the medical director would better protect patient safety.

Sources

Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-240-104

Colorado Medical Board Rule: 3 CCR 713-1.17

Colorado Medical Board Rule: 3 CCR 713-30