SB 25-298

signed

Remove Term Homosexuality from Criminal Code

Plain-English Summary

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Senate Bill 25-298, which has been signed into law, removes the term "homosexuality" from certain parts of Colorado's criminal code related to sexually explicit materials that are harmful to children. This change affects how laws regarding such materials are written and interpreted in Colorado. Since the bill is signed, it means the update to the law is now official and in effect, impacting legal language and interpretations moving forward.

Official Summary

The act removes the term "homosexuality" from the definition of sexual conduct in the sexually explicit materials harmful to children part of the "Colorado Criminal Code". (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber: Senate
First action: 2025-05-30
Latest action: 2025-04-16
Last action desc.: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
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Sponsors

Lindsey Daugherty (primary) · Democratic
Mandy Lindsay (primary) · Democratic
Meghan Lukens (primary) · Democratic
Judy Amabile (cosponsor) · Democratic
Matt Ball (cosponsor) · Democratic
Jeff Bridges (cosponsor) · Democratic
Lisa Cutter (cosponsor) · Democratic
Jessie Danielson (cosponsor) · Democratic
Tony Exum (cosponsor) · Democratic
Julie Gonzales (cosponsor) · Democratic
Nick Hinrichsen (cosponsor) · Democratic
Cathy Kipp (cosponsor) · Democratic
Chris Kolker (cosponsor) · Democratic
Janice Marchman (cosponsor) · Democratic
Kyle Mullica (cosponsor) · Democratic
Dylan Roberts (cosponsor) · Democratic
Robert Rodriguez (cosponsor) · Democratic
Marc Snyder (cosponsor) · Democratic
Katie Wallace (cosponsor) · Democratic
Mike Weissman (cosponsor) · Democratic
Jennifer Bacon (cosponsor) · Democratic
Andy Boesenecker (cosponsor) · Democratic
Kyle Brown (cosponsor) · Democratic
Sean Camacho (cosponsor) · Democratic
Chad Clifford (cosponsor) · Democratic
Monica Duran (cosponsor) · Democratic
Cecelia Espenoza (cosponsor) · Democratic
Lisa Feret (cosponsor) · Democratic
Meg Froelich (cosponsor) · Democratic
Lorena García (cosponsor) · Democratic
Lindsay Gilchrist (cosponsor) · Democratic
Ryan Gonzalez (cosponsor) · Republican
Eliza Hamrick (cosponsor) · Democratic
Junie Joseph (cosponsor) · Democratic
Sheila Lieder (cosponsor) · Democratic
William Lindstedt (cosponsor) · Democratic
Javier Mabrey (cosponsor) · Democratic
Matt Martinez (cosponsor) · Democratic
Tisha Mauro (cosponsor) · Democratic
Karen McCormick (cosponsor) · Democratic
Amy Paschal (cosponsor) · Democratic
Jacque Phillips (cosponsor) · Democratic
Manny Rutinel (cosponsor) · Democratic
Gretchen Rydin (cosponsor) · Democratic
Emily Sirota (cosponsor) · Democratic
Lesley Smith (cosponsor) · Democratic
Katie Stewart (cosponsor) · Democratic
Rebekah Stewart (cosponsor) · Democratic
Brianna Titone (cosponsor) · Democratic
Alex Valdez (cosponsor) · Democratic
Elizabeth Velasco (cosponsor) · Democratic
Yara Zokaie (cosponsor) · Democratic

Related Legislation

This bill affects (3)

amends

HB 18-1143(2018A)· signed

Unconstitutional Part Sexually Explicit Materials

amends

HB 25-1231(2025A)· signed

Protect Minors from Sexual or Pornographic Content

amends

SB 25-201(2025A)· signed

Require Age Checks for Online Sexual Materials

Affected by (0)

None found.

Votes

BILL

2025-05-02 · House · pass — Yes: 64 · No: 0 · Other: —

BILL

2025-04-25 · Senate · pass — Yes: 35 · No: 0 · Other: —