Political Info and Laws in Brief
Executives
- Governor John Hickenlooper (D) is pro-choice.
Legislature
- The Colorado House is pro-choice.
- The Colorado Senate is pro-choice.
ANTI-CHOICE LAWSAbortion BanColorado has an unconstitutional and unenforceable criminal ban on abortion.
Insurance Prohibition for AbortionColorado restricts insurance coverage of abortion for some individuals. Refusal to Provide Medical ServicesColorado allows certain individuals or entities to refuse to provide women specific reproductive-health services, information, or referrals. Restrictions on Low-Income Women's Access to AbortionColorado restricts low-income women's access to abortion.
Restrictions on Young Women's Access to AbortionColorado law restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental notice. Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)Colorado prohibits certain qualified health-care professionals from providing abortion care. |
PRO-CHOICE LAWSContraceptive EquityColorado law requires health-insurance plans that cover prescription medication to provide the same coverage for contraception. Emergency ContraceptionColorado law improves women's access to information about emergency contraception (EC). Protection Against Clinic ViolenceColorado law protects women seeking reproductive-health care and medical personnel from harassment, blockades, and violence. |
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