Bill
SB 97
SB 97 removes criminal penalties for Colorado adults engaged in consensual sex work, aiming to improve safety and healthcare access while complicating trafficking enforcement.
SB 97 would remove criminal penalties for adults engaged in consensual commercial sexual activity in Colorado. The bill targets the criminalization of sex work itself rather than related crimes like trafficking or exploitation. This represents a shift from the current legal framework that treats sex work as a criminal offense.
Decriminalization affects approximately 10,000-15,000 people in Colorado involved in sex work, many of whom avoid seeking police protection or healthcare due to criminal penalties. Supporters argue it improves safety and public health by allowing workers to report crimes and access services without fear of arrest; opponents worry it could complicate law enforcement's ability to identify trafficking and exploitation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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