David Ortiz is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for District 38 from January 2021 to January 2025. Born on May 25, 1982, in Rapid City, South Dakota, he resides in Littleton, Colorado, and made history as the state's first bisexual legislator and first wheelchair user in the chamber. He chose not to seek reelection after two terms, focusing his tenure on disability rights, accessibility, and equity.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a BA from St. Thomas University.
• Political Experience: Elected in 2020, defeating Republican Richard Champion with 55.57% of the vote; served on the House Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee and the Health & Insurance Committee. As a freshman, he prime-sponsored 24 bills in 2021, the most among newcomers, including HB21-1110 to incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act standards into Colorado law.
• Notable Achievements: Advocated for disability access by leading changes to the state capitol ; passed laws for ADA-compliant government websites, expanded prosthetic insurance for youth sports, wheelchair repair rights, property tax relief for accessible housing, and creation of the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office.