Colorado Legislature Passes Bill Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Abortions Up to Birth

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The Colorado legislature passed a controversial bill Sunday that would require taxpayers to fund abortions that kill babies before birth. The vote sends the measure to pro-abortion Gov. Jared Polis for consideration.

The legislation, SB25-183, cleared the House with a party-line vote and has sparked fierce debate over the use of public funds for killing children before birth.

The bill, which previously passed the state Senate, mandates that Colorado’s Medicaid program, administered through the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, cover abortions with tax dollars for all eligible recipients. It also extends funding to out-of-state individuals seeking abortions in Colorado, a provision critics argue turns the state into an “abortion tourism” destination.

“This is about making sure that every person, regardless of income or location, can exercise their constitutional right to abortion care,” said Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Adams County, a sponsor of the bill. “Colorado voters have spoken—abortion must remain safe, legal, and protected.”

Democrats also came under fire for falsely claiming that killing babies in abortions saves money.

Opponents, however, contend the bill imposes an unfair burden on taxpayers, many of whom object to abortion on moral or religious grounds.

“Coloradans deserve better than rushed debate and silenced voices. Pushing policies while shutting down the voices of those who are raising valid concerns about the direction of our state is not why we are here,” said House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, R-Colorado Springs.

She criticized the Democratic majority for invoking Rule 16, a procedural tactic that limited debate before the vote.

Colorado is expected to spend $3 million of taxpayer funds to kill babies.

If signed, the measure would take effect July 1, 2025, aligning with the state’s next fiscal year.