SB23-190
Update 03-24: the bill passed the Senate and moved on to the House Judiciary committee yesterday. It was amended to allow the state health boards to counteract it if they all felt so inclined by Oct 1.
I recently came across a bill called SB23-190 that I need some help figuring out. I've read the bill in its entirety (it isn't too long), but the summary covers sections 2 and 3 well. (if you wish to see the amended version, click summary then whichever the top PDF link is.) I do recommend that you read through section 1 even though it isn't the part which would become law.
Add any questions I missed or that you think should also be answered to https://hedgedoc.envs.net/HxPT-98BQnWCpQVcSMYaww , and if you know the answers to the "citation needed" items, please also fill those in.
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Third Hearing (Audio - look for 7:11:43 PM SB23-190 on the right)
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Senator Marchman, one of the sponsors, said "Time is of the essence in the event of an unplanned pregnancy. Don't slow them down! Don't interfere with them, all while shaming them and projecting your stigma on them!". If time really was of the essence, why is abortion legal through all 9 months of pregnancy in CO? Why is there no sense of hurry unless opponents are involved?
Senator Faith Winter, another sponsor, said "Trying to persuade people to change their minds about their healthcare decision is a violation of autonomy, and it can be downright dangerous." Note that decision was in the singular, so refers to abortion.
Winter: "No rigorous scientific evidence outside of a regulated study setting"
Take action
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Here is the link to Find your CO legislators.
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