Legality of Abortion in Colorado
Abortion is fully legal in the state of Colorado.
There are no gestational limits on when an abortion can take place; this means that an abortion can be conducted at any stage of pregnancy, depending on the individual circumstances and the service provider’s regulations.
Abortion Procedures in Colorado
There is no mandatory waiting period for an abortion in Colorado, making the procedure relatively streamlined compared to many other states. In some places, pregnant individuals must attend a counseling session and then wait for a specific duration before they can receive an abortion. However, Colorado law does not enforce such requirements.
Parental Notification for Minors
If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be notified before you can get an abortion. However, there are provisions in place for those who cannot secure the agreement of a parent or guardian; they can apply for a judicial bypass, which, if granted, would waive the requirement for parental involvement. For assistance with this process, minors can contact the If/When/How Judicial Bypass Helpline.
Virtual Providers Serving Colorado
Six virtual providers offer services in Colorado. These providers offer various services, including telehealth abortion pill visits and mail delivery of abortion pills.
| Provider | Service | Eligibility | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on Demand | Through 10 weeks, 0 days; telehealth abortion pill visit; abortion pill mail delivery | Serves 18 and older | abortionondemand.org |
| Aid Access | Through 12 weeks, 0 days; telehealth abortion pill visit; abortion pill mail delivery; abortion pills for future use | Serves 18 and older | aidaccess.org |
| Choix | Through 10 weeks, 5 days; telehealth abortion pill visit; abortion pill mail delivery; abortion pills for future use | Serves 15 and older | choixhealth.com |
| Hey Jane | Through 10 weeks, 0 days; telehealth abortion pill visit; abortion pill mail delivery | Serves 18 and older | heyjane.com |
| MYA Network | Through 10 weeks, 0 days; telehealth abortion pill visit; abortion pill mail delivery | Serves 18 and older | myanetwork.org |
| Pills By Post | Through 12 weeks, 0 days; telehealth abortion pill visit; abortion pill mail delivery | Serves 14 and older | pillsbypost.com |
In-Person Providers in Colorado
In addition to virtual providers, there are 22 in-person providers available in various cities across Colorado.