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Colorado lawmakers speak out about bill aimed at saving lives, opens discussion around mental health
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -11News is speaking with the legislators behind a new law that’s aimed at regulating the sale of a dangerous chemical that some people use to complete suicide. The bill was signed into law by Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Wednesday.
“The world is full of these kinds of things that are happening and we are not aware of them until it affects us as a individual,” said Representative Marc Catlin of District 58.
Representative Marc Catlin and Representative Judy Amabile worked together across party lines to bring attention to an extremely lethal chemical that can be bought online with little to no restrictions.
“It was brought to me by a constituent who lost his son. His son bought this product online, it was promoted through a suicide enabling website,” said Representative Judy Amabile of District 49.
The chemical, which we are purposely not naming, is typically used for preserving food like meats. According to the law’s text, from 2018 to 2023, more than 25 Coloradans died from ingesting it.
“It was disturbing to find. It just seemed like today is the day to do it and we did,” Representative Catlin.
The law puts restrictions on who can buy it. It also ensures it is properly labeled.
“It can only be sold to somebody, or an entity, who has a legitimate business purpose for it,” said Amabile.
“If it saves, just one person, it has been worth the effort,” said Catlin.
Both lawmakers tell 11News it’s just one small part of the broader conversation surrounding mental health.
“Families really just have to be looking out for one another. We have to try to get at the root causes of why people are turning to suicide and work on those things in a broader and deeper way,” said Amabile.
If found guilty of violating the law, a civil penalty of $10,000 will be issued and the amount can go up to no more than a $1,000,000 for every violation afterwards.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or in need of support, help is available right now. You can call 988 for free confidential support at any time.
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Colorado teen who survived shark attack walks runway at Avalanche charity event
DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado teenager who lost her leg in a shark attack isn’t just walking again; she’s sharing the spotlight with one of her favorite hockey players.
Seventeen-year-old Annabelle Carlson took the runway Sunday at the Colorado Avalanche’s annual charity brunch, an event that raises money for community programs supported by Kroenke Sports Charities. The fundraiser, now in its third decade, is considered one of the team’s most impactful events of the year.
Carlson walked arm-in-arm with Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, drawing applause from a crowd of more than 450 attendees.
Standing tall again has been a long journey for the Colorado high school student. Carlson lost her leg after surviving a shark attack during a family trip to Belize in 2024. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
“I think being negative about things like this — it takes such a toll on how you view yourself and how you get through things,” Carlson said. “But I’d rather see everything like, not everything you lose is a loss.”
Carlson has now returned to skiing and hopes to pick back up with playing her favorite sport, lacrosse. But it took a lot of guts and resilience to get to where she is now.
“In my eyes, she’s extraordinary,” Landeskog said. “What she’s gone through at that age, it’s not easy to do.”
The charity event highlights children who have overcome serious medical challenges, pairing them with Avalanche players for a runway walk to spotlight their strength. Players also served brunch and helped auction off team gear and game tickets.
“It was really cool to meet him,” Carlson said of Landeskog. “It’s definitely a flex. Not everyone gets to meet the Avalanche. I’m super lucky and super excited to be here.”
Having gone through some injuries of his own, including damage to his knee, which took him out of play for several seasons, Landeskog said Carlson’s attitude is remarkable.
“She’s young, she’s brave,” he said. “I feel like she’s got a better head on her shoulders than I do, so I feel like I can learn a lot from her as well.”
The team said many players stay in touch with the children and their families long after the event ends, adding that the annual brunch is a day the whole team looks forward to each year.
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