Colorado Checkup: July 2025

Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills

Rae Ellen Bichell and Katheryn Houghton

A Colorado bill banning surprise billing for ambulance rides passed unanimously in both legislative chambers, only to be met with a veto from the governor. As more states pass such legislation, some are hitting the same snag — concerns about raising premiums.

States Pass Privacy Laws To Protect Brain Data Collected by Devices

Kate Ruder

Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.