Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 3. Inalienable rights
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
All persons have certain natural, essential and inalienable rights, among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; of acquiring, possessing and protecting property; and of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 29.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
Every person has natural, essential and inalienable rights, including the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty, to acquire, possess and protect property, and to seek and obtain safety and happiness.
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