A doctor can override a patient’s right to a visitor.

Arguably the best legislation in the nation, but it still has its problems. Hospitals were still locking people out and daring people to report them to the state. Many people didn’t know about the law, and the ones that did were often too fearful of retribution from the hospitals.

Hospitals have too many “outs” for it to be considered good legislation. Governor Jared Polis privately admitted more needed to be done before the signing.

All it guarantees is a daily 2-hour visit. Not enough.

Signed in 2022

One of the best pieces of legislation in the nation.

Signed in 2022

Passed unanimously in this purple state.

Some major flaws that have been exploited. Needs to be amended.

The bill expires in 2023.

Doctors can override the patient’s right to visitation … and all it takes is a hospital administrator to demand all doctors to do the same and no visitors would be allowed.

Allows visitation “If the patient's death is imminent” and “In all other instances, the health care facility shall allow visitation not less than once every five days.”