25-6-101. Legislative declaration.

Statute text

(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.

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.