A push in Colorado to cement abortion rights into the state’s constitution advances as signatures for the November ballot are secured. To amend Colorado’s constitution, petitioners must gather 124,238 signatures, spanning the state’s 35 Senate districts, as per the secretary of state’s office.
Exceeding expectations, Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom amassed over 225,000 signatures, meeting district quotas. The deadline for submission is April 18, with expected opposition challenges.
This development follows the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision, revoking federal abortion protections, prompting states to act independently.
Florida and Arizona, among others, are pursuing similar measures. In Colorado, where abortion is legal, the amendment aims to safeguard this right, counteracting previous restrictions.
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Jess Grennan, campaign director, stressed the need for constitutional protection, citing recent legal threats. The amendment requires 55% voter support.
Despite the polarizing issue, states like Kansas and Ohio have seen success with similar measures. Additionally, a separate Colorado movement seeks to redefine “child” to include unborn life, potentially restricting abortions.
