§ 25-6-101 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 25-6-101

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Family Planning

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(1) Every individual has a fundamental
right to make decisions about the individual's reproductive health care, including
the fundamental right to use or refuse contraception.

(2) Contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information are not available as
a practical matter to many persons in this state.

(3) It is desirable that inhibitions and restrictions be eliminated so that all
persons desiring contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information shall have
ready and practicable access thereto.

(4) Section 25-6-102 sets forth the policy and authority of this state, its
political subdivisions, and all agencies and institutions thereof, including
prohibitions against restrictions with respect to contraceptive procedures, supplies,
and information.

Legislative History

Source: L. 71: p. 638, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 66-32-1. L. 2023: (1) amended, (SB 23-189), ch. 69, p. 261, � 10, effective April 14.