Colorado state legislators have moved forward with initial approval of a proposal that would mandate all higher education institutions within the state to make abortion medication accessible to their student populations. The proposed legislation would encompass both publicly funded and privately operated colleges and universities throughout Colorado.
While the bill includes provisions allowing educational institutions to request exemptions based on legitimate religious objections, the final determination of what constitutes a valid religious basis would rest with state authorities. Currently, medication-induced abortions represent the predominant method used for pregnancy terminations across the United States.
