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January 24, 2025

House Democrats Recommit to Reproductive Freedom

House Democrats voted to designate January 22 as Reproductive Rights and Justice Day


DENVER, CO – The Colorado House of Representatives today voted on a resolution to honor the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade and designate January 22 of each year as "Reproductive Rights and Justice Day”. The vote was 42-18, no House Republicans voted in favor of the resolution.


“Colorado has always been a leader on abortion rights, and given the national landscape, we are incredibly proud of our efforts to protect reproductive freedoms in our state,” said Rep. Meg Froelich, D-Englewood. “When Roe fell, millions of Americans lost access to fundamental reproductive health care, including abortion. Thanks to Colorado Democrats and the voters of this state, the right to an abortion is protected in Colorado. We won’t allow MAGA extremists in the legislature to criminalize abortion and strip away your fundamental rights. Colorado Democrats never stop fighting for reproductive justice and we will continue protecting our providers and those seeking essential care in our state.”  


“Marking January 22 as Reproductive Rights and Justice Day is a solemn reminder that our fight for reproductive justice is not over,” said Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County. “In November, Colorado voters overwhelmingly decided to enshrine the right to an abortion in our state’s constitution. While we’ve made important and meaningful progress to protect abortion in Colorado, we’re reminded of the millions of people who do not have access to fundamental reproductive health care. Abortion is a constitutional right in Colorado, and we will never stop fiercely protecting this freedom that fosters a more equitable future for us all.”


SJR25-004, sponsored by Representatives Meg Froelich and Lorena Garcia, designates January 22nd as “Reproductive Rights and Justice Day” in Colorado. The resolution reaffirms Colorado’s commitment to protecting reproductive rights and access to essential health care, including abortion care.


Since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, millions of Americans now live in states where abortion care is either banned or severely restricted. Colorado leads as a beacon and a safe haven for care, ensuring that safe and legal reproductive health care remains accessible.


Coloradans overwhelmingly support access to the full spectrum of reproductive care. In November, voters enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. 


Given the federal attacks on reproductive justice, Colorado Democrats championed laws that improved protections for patients and providers, closed access gaps related to sexually transmitted infections and abortion care and improved access to contraceptives.


In 2022, Colorado Democrats passed the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA), which Governor Polis signed into law. This landmark legislation updated Colorado’s laws to protect reproductive rights and established a fundamental right to choose to continue a pregnancy and give birth or to have an abortion. 

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