§ 25-56-106 — Enforcement

Colorado § 25-56-106

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Nondiscrimination Against Potential Organ

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(1) An aggrieved person may commence a civil
action in the appropriate district court for injunctive or equitable relief against a
covered entity for the purpose of enforcing compliance with this article 56. The
aggrieved person may commence the civil action in the district court for the county
in which the person resides or resided or the district court for the county in which
the organ transplant or related treatment or services were denied.

(2) The district court shall give priority and expedited review to the civil
action commenced pursuant to this section and may grant injunctive or other
equitable relief that:

(a) Requires auxiliary aids or services be made available to the aggrieved
person;

(b) Requires the covered entity to modify a policy, practice, or procedure;

(c) Requires a covered entity to make its health-care facility readily
accessible to and available to the aggrieved person; and

(d) Is deemed appropriate by the court.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2021: Entire article added, (HB 21-1169), ch. 99, p. 400, � 1, effective May 6.