Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 32. Abortion
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The right to abortion is hereby recognized. Government shall not deny, impede, or discriminate against the exercise of that right, including prohibiting health insurance coverage for abortion.
Source: Initiated 2024: Entire section added, Amendment 79, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 17, 2024.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
Adopted by voters in 2024 (Amendment 79), this section recognizes a right to abortion in Colorado and bars state and local government from denying, impeding or discriminating against it, including by prohibiting health insurance coverage for abortion.
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