The Colorado House passed legislation Monday that would force colleges and universities to sell abortion pills on campus, requiring their pharmacies to stock the drugs that kill babies.
House Bill 1335 passed on a 41-22 vote, largely along party lines with Democrats supporting and Republicans opposed, along with one Democratic dissenter.
The bill now heads to the Senate with just over two weeks left in the session.
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If enacted, the measure would require institutions with student health centers to sell the dangerous drugs that have killed and injured women and killed millions of babies. Campuses with on-site pharmacies would need to stock the drugs. Those without pharmacies would have health center providers dispense the pills or write prescriptions.
The requirement would take effect Aug. 1, 2027.
Exemptions would apply for religious institutions if the mandate conflicts with their principles, and if stocking the drugs would jeopardize federal funding.
Sponsor Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Adams County, said the bill ensures access to the so-called right to kill babies in abortions.
Republicans opposed the bill, citing potential negative side effects for women and arguing that alternatives such as adoption should also be presented.
“Adoption is also a choice. If we’re going to provide information, we should provide it all,” said Rep. Rebecca Keltie, R-Colorado Springs. “We should make it fair and equitable and then let that person decide for themselves.”
The bill’s lone Democratic opponent, Rep. Bob Marshall of Highlands Ranch, said he had pledged not to support further expansions of abortion and questioned the need for the legislation given other ways to obtain the pills.
