Senate Democrats Recognize Roe v. Wade Anniversary, Affirm Commitment to Defending Abortion Rights in Colorado

DENVER, CO – Senate Democrats today passed a resolution sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter, D-Broomfield, recognizing the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade and calling for the right to an abortion to be enshrined in the Colorado Constitution.

“After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a wave of anti-abortion legislation spread across the country, ripping away millions of Americans’ ability to access abortion care and putting the health and safety of thousands of our neighbors in jeopardy,” Gonzales said. “We’ve fought back by solidifying Colorado as a safe haven for abortion and reproductive health care - but we must go further to ensure that the right to an abortion is secure. Enshrining abortion rights in our state’s Constitution will guarantee that every Coloradan can make their own choices and access the care they need.”

“We’ve made tremendous progress in Colorado to protect reproductive rights, but there is more we can do to make sure that Coloradans can continue to access the life-saving care they depend on,” said Winter. “The right to an abortion has been challenged in Colorado 49 times since 2010, and that number is sure to continue rising. We must act now to safeguard the right to abortion in Colorado and ensure that all Coloradans have the power to control their body and their future.”

In 2022, Colorado Democrats passed the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which enshrined the right to abortion care in Colorado law so that no matter what happens at the federal level, Coloradans will still be able to access this fundamental right. In 2023, Democrats passed the Safe Access to Protected Health Care Package which protects the rights of patients, providers, and future health care professionals and those assisting patients, prohibits deliberate misinformation in our communities, and makes care more affordable and accessible by closing gaps in insurance coverage.

The full text of the resolution is available HERE.