For Immediate Release:
March 5, 2025

For More Information:
Laura K Chapin
Media Communications Director, Cobalt
(303) 954-8416, Laura@cobaltadvocates.org

Amendment 79 Implementation Bill Has First Hearing in Colorado State Senate Today

Denver – New and final data from the 2024 election cycle shows that Amendment 79, putting the right to abortion in the Colorado Constitution, won a majority in EVERY congressional district in Colorado. That includes CD 4 (Boebert) where Amendment 79 won the majority by 157 votes.

“Colorado voters have spoken, in overwhelming numbers, across geographic and party lines: they support the right to abortion,” said Cobalt President Karen Middleton. “This is a clear mandate from the people of Colorado. And now it is time to put the will of the voters into action with legislation.”

As a Constitutional measure, Amendment 79 required 55% of the vote to pass, and it secured 62% statewide. 

The first hearing on implementation legislation for Amendment 79, SB 183, will be held this afternoon in the Colorado State Senate Judiciary Committee at 1:30 p.m.

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Cobalt is a grassroots, statewide Colorado organization that advances abortion access and reproductive rights. Our organization began in 1967 when Colorado became the first state to allow safe, legal abortion. Cobalt believes nothing should stand between you and your health decisions, which is why we are dedicated to fighting for systems, structures and policies that protect reproductive rights and guarantee comprehensive, universal access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion.