HB24-1153: Physician Continuing Education became law on August 6, 2024. Documented continuing education will be required beginning with the 2027 renewal cycle.
The next step in the implementation process for this law is rulemaking. You may sign up for rulemaking notifications here. A rule clarifies statute. It has the effect of law. When it comes to physicians, rules are promulgated, or made, by the Colorado Medical Board (Board).
Every rule has a stakeholder process governed by the Administrative Procedures Act (Section 24-4-101, Colorado Revised Statutes). Stakeholder engagement can take multiple forms. Some of these may include accepting written comments, having stakeholder meetings, having public comment during rulemaking hearings and more.
The anticipated timeline for implementation of this law is below. Members of the public will have the opportunity for public comment during the stakeholder meetings and the rulemaking hearing on August 28.
HB24-1153: Physician Continuing Medical Education (CME) Rulemaking Timeline
- November 21, 2024 - Initial Draft of Rules Provided to Board
- March 24, 2025 - Early Engagement Stakeholder Meeting
- May 22, 2025 - Rule with Initial Stakeholder Comments Presented to Board
- June/July 2025 - Second Stakeholder Meeting
- August 2025 - Third Stakeholder Meeting
- August 28, 2025 - Rulemaking Hearing/Adoption
- October 30, 2025 - Rule Effective Date
This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.