The Colorado Catholic Conference Supports HB26-1087, Safeguard Minors from Sex-Altering Operations. At its core, part of this bill is about fundamental principles we apply to almost every other area of the law: that children lack the developmental maturity to make life-altering, irreversible medical decisions. We don't allow minors to get tattoos or purchase alcohol because we recognize that the 'permanent' should not be decided by the 'temporary' impulsivity of youth. HB-108

The CCC Supports HB26-1085, Offer Pregnant Person Do Not Abort Form This bill is about  protecting a mother’s right  to ensure that her choice for life is not stripped away from her the moment she becomes medically vulnerable. In any other medical context, we emphasize the importance of advanced directives. This bill lets patients have the peace of mind that their core values and healthcare wishes will be respected even if they can no longer speak for themselves. Often, in mo

As the Colorado State Legislature opens its 2026 session, lawmakers return to the Capitol amid heightened political tension, fiscal uncertainty and a growing sense of division across the aisle. For Catholics, this moment invites both awareness and prayer, as decisions made in the coming months will shape policies that affect human life, families and communities throughout the state.   The Colorado Catholic Conference (CCC), which is the united voice of the Catholic bishops of

On May 16, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed HB25-1312 “Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals” into law. HB25-1312 is intended...

On August 6, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed Executive Order D 2025-009, calling for a special session to address Colorado’s unbalanced...

The Colorado Catholic Conference announced the appointment of Nathan Fisher as its new associate director, bolstering its mission to...

The 75 th General Assembly of the Colorado legislature adjourned the 2025 legislative session on May 7, 2024. Lawmakers introduced 731...

Testify AGAINST HB25-1312 "Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals" on Wednesday, April 30, at 1:30pm in the Old Supreme Court  in...

Today, Governor Jared Polis signed SB25-183 “Coverage for Pregnancy Related Services” into law, which mandates, at a minimum, $1.5...

The Colorado bishops lament the passage of Amendment 79, which codifies unrestricted and unregulated abortion for all nine months of...

Vote YES on Amendment 80 "Right to School Choice" Memo:  Amendment 80 “Right to School Choice” Colorado Catholics have a moral obligation...

Note: HB 1017 was enacted by Governor Jared Polis on April 24th. The following is the CCC’s testimony asking that the bill be amended....

The 74 th General Assembly of the Colorado legislature adjourned the 2024 legislative session on May 8, 2024. Lawmakers introduced 705...

The Colorado Catholic Conference opposes SCR24-003 , Protecting the Freedom to Marry. The purpose of the resolution is to remove the...

The Colorado Catholic Conference supports HB 1009, Bilingual Child Care Licensing Resources , which promotes language accessibility and...

The Colorado Catholic Conference supports SB24-041 , "Privacy Protections for Children's Online Data," which would strengthen protections...

Note: HB 1363 was postponed indefinitely in the House Education committee on April 11, 2024. The following is the CCC’s testimony in...

We have one month left of the 2024 Colorado legislative session! It commenced on January 10 th and plans to adjourn on May 8 th . Over...

The Colorado Catholic Conference supports HB24-1280 , Welcome, Reception, & Integration Grant Program which creates a statewide program...

The Colorado Catholic Conference supports HB24-1221 , Income Tax Credit for Eligible Teachers. HB 1221 would create a refundable state...