Colorado Catholic Conference

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-1087 acknowledges...

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 moments of medical...

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 Colorado and...