Colorado 2022 Regular Session

Colorado House Bill HB1079

Introduced
1/19/22  
Refer
1/19/22  

Caption

Abolishing Abortion In Colorado

Impact

If enacted, HB 1079 would significantly alter state laws concerning abortion and prenatal rights. It explicitly states that any existing laws related to prenatal homicide and abortion are superseded if they conflict with this bill. The state would be required to enforce homicide and assault provisions without regard to federal decisions such as Roe v. Wade, directly challenging judicial authority and placing state law above federal mandates concerning abortion rights.

Summary

House Bill 1079 aims to abolish abortion in Colorado by defining an unborn child as a person from the moment of fertilization until natural death. The legislation intends to grant unborn children the same legal protections under homicide and assault laws as other human persons. The bill reflects a strong belief in the sanctity of life and seeks to recognize the personhood of the unborn, aligning with the legislative declaration which emphasizes the protection of innocent life.

Contention

The bill is likely to spark significant debate and controversy, particularly concerning its implications for reproductive rights and medical practices surrounding abortion. Opponents may argue that the bill undermines women’s rights and does not consider the complexities of cases such as those involving rape or the health of the mother. Furthermore, the bill's intention to subject Colorado judges to impeachment or removal for not adhering to this act raises concerns about judicial independence, posing questions about the balance of power between state and federal laws.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CO HB1224

Personhood of Living Unborn Human Child

CO HB1106

Require Information about Abortion Pill Reversal

CO HB1360

Colorado Disability Opportunity Office

CO HR1006

Impeachment of Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold

CO SB219

Colorado Roadside & Outdoor Recreation Industry Enterprise

CO HB1296

Modifications to the Colorado Open Records Act

CO SB003

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Authority to Investigate Firearms Crimes

CO HB1205

Colorado Imagination Library Program

CO SB170

America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission

CO SB157

Colorado Open Meetings Law for the General Assembly

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.