Katie Wallace

Colorado passed a law requiring both public and private colleges and universities to ensure students have access to abortion medication on or near campus. This measure joins California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York in expanding access to reproductive healthcare for college students following legal changes nationally.

Colorado passed a law requiring colleges and universities to make abortion medication available to students, joining California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York in implementing similar measures. Unlike previous laws, Colorado's measure applies to both public and private institutions, although religious exemptions exist. This legislation aims to safeguard reproductive healthcare access for college students on campus or through off-campus providers.

Over 275 women state lawmakers signed a letter urging Congress to remove a provision from the Build America 250 Act, arguing it would weaken accountability for rideshare companies in cases of sexual assault and crashes. Colorado lawmakers, including Sen. Katie Wallace and Rep. Jenny Willford, highlighted new state safety rules requiring background checks for drivers and opt-in ride recordings.

Over 275 women state lawmakers, including Colorado's Katie Wallace, urged Congress to remove a provision in the Build America 250 Act that would limit legal accountability for rideshare companies in cases of sexual assault and crashes. Colorado recently passed strict rideshare safety laws requiring background checks and safety reporting, led by Rep. Jenny Willford, a survivor of a rideshare sexual assault.