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Amendment 79
Right to Abortion
Colorado·2024·Constitutional Amendment·Passed
Summary
Amended the Colorado Constitution to establish a fundamental right to abortion. Colorado had previously prohibited state interference with abortion through statute, and this measure elevated that protection to constitutional status. It passed with approximately 62% of the vote.
Results
Yes61.9%
No38.1%
Arguments
For
Enshrines abortion rights directly in the state constitution, providing permanent protection that cannot be removed by a future legislature or governor.
Against
Opponents argued the measure removes meaningful debate from the legislature and constitutionalizes a policy that should remain subject to democratic revision.