Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 30a. Official language
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The English language is the official language of the State of Colorado.
This section is self executing; however, the General Assembly may enact laws to implement this section.
Source: Initiated 88: Entire section added, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 89, p. 1663, January 3, 1989.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
English is the official language of Colorado. Voters adopted this by initiative in 1988.
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