HB 25-1145

House Bill 25-1145, which has been signed into law in Colorado, makes it illegal for anyone, including corporations and government agencies, to transport a minor under the age of 18 from another state into Colorado with the purpose of helping that minor get an abortion or gender-affirming health care. This means that if someone helps a young person travel across state lines specifically to access these services in Colorado, they can face serious legal consequences, including felony charges. The law affects anyone who might assist minors in crossing state borders for such medical procedures.

Official Summary

A person, including a corporation or governmental agency, commits human trafficking of a minor for an abortion or gender-affirming health-care services if the person transports an out-of-state minor who is under 18 years of age into Colorado for the purpose of assisting the minor in obtaining an abortion or gender-affirming health-care services. The bill classifies human trafficking of a minor for an abortion or gender-affirming health-care services as a class 2 felony.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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