Colorado voters will have the opportunity to decide on Amendment 79 this November, which aims to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution. The initiative, led by Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom, would also allow public funds to be used for abortions. Currently, Colorado is one of 10 states that does not restrict abortion at any point in a pregnancy. Pro-life groups, including Pro-Life Colorado, oppose the measure, arguing that it “supports killing babies.” However, supporters of Amendment 79, such as Dusti Gurule of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, believe it is necessary to ensure access to abortion care, especially for low-income and rural communities. The fiscal impact of the measure remains unclear, with opponents like Scott Shamblin questioning how much taxpayer funding will go towards funding abortions. With Amendment 79 sparking a larger debate on abortion rights, it is set to become a key issue in this year’s presidential and local elections. As the ballots are set to be mailed out in Colorado next month, proponents of the measure have a significant financial advantage, with over $5.9 million in contributions reported by Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom. Voters will ultimately determine the fate of Amendment 79 and its implications for abortion rights in Colorado.
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Elections: Colorado Amendment 79 Establishes a Constitutional Right to Abortion
