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HB 1335

Abortion Medication Access on College Campuses

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill requiring state colleges to dispense abortion medication through campus health services, expanding student reproductive healthcare access and institutional healthcare obligations.

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Bill Summary · HB 1335

Legislative bill overview

HB 1335 would require Colorado colleges and universities to provide access to medication abortion (mifepristone and misoprostol) through campus health services. The bill establishes protocols for dispensing these medications and protects students from liability under state law while using abortion medication on campus grounds.

Why is this important

This bill directly addresses abortion access for college students in a state where abortion is legal. It has real implications for student health services, institutional policies, and how universities balance healthcare provision with their operating procedures. The outcome affects thousands of students annually and reflects broader debates about institutional obligations regarding reproductive healthcare.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional autonomy vs. mandate: Whether states should require private and public universities to provide specific medications, and what this means for institutional control over health services
  • Provider concerns: Questions about whether campus health centers have adequate staffing, training, and liability protection to safely dispense these medications; concerns from medical professionals about scope of practice
  • Funding and implementation: Who bears the cost of medication inventory, training, and potential complications; whether federal funding restrictions on abortion services apply to state-funded institutions
  • Philosophical objections: Religious and values-based disagreements about whether institutions should be required to facilitate abortion access

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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