§ 25-40-101. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Cures Act”. Source: L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 2070, § 1, effective June 3.

§ 25-40-102. Legislative Declaration

The general assembly hereby finds and determines that: The national marrow donor program reports that researchers are studying umbilical cord blood, also known as cord blood, as a source of adult blood stem cells that can be used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, and other life-threatening diseases; For many patients with a life-threatening disease, a cord […]

§ 25-40-103. Adult Stem Cells Cure Fund – Creation

There is hereby created in the state treasury the adult stem cells cure fund, referred to in this section as the “fund”. The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, and donations transferred to the fund, which the department of public health and environment is authorized to accept, and any voluntary contributions to the fund pursuant […]

§ 25-40-104. Standards for Cord Blood Collection and Donation – Administrative Costs

The department of public health and environment shall set standards for hospitals for the voluntary donation and collection of umbilical cord blood for hospitals that volunteer to participate in umbilical cord donation. The department is encouraged to take part in efforts to increase the number of umbilical cord donations to public blood banks and to […]