§ 25-48-116. Immunity for Actions in Good Faith – Prohibition Against Reprisals

1. A person is not subject to civil or criminal liability or professional disciplinary action for acting in good faith under this article, which includes being present when a qualified individual self-administers the prescribed medical aid-in-dying medication.
2. Except as provided for in section 25-48-118, a health-care provider or professional organization or association shall not subject an individual to any of the following for participating or refusing to participate in good-faith compliance under this article:
   1. Censure;
   2. Discipline;
   3. Suspension;
   4. Loss of license, privileges, or membership; or
   5. Any other penalty.
3. A request by an individual for, or the provision by an attending physician of, medical aid-in-dying medication in good-faith compliance with this article does not:
   1. Constitute neglect or elder abuse for any purpose of law; or
   2. Provide the basis for the appointment of a guardian or conservator.
4. This section does not limit civil or criminal liability for negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

Source: Initiated 2016: Entire article added, Proposition 106, L. 2017, p. 2812 , § 1, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 16, 2016.