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This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Colorado state constitution that would allow lawmakers to pass retrospective (retroactive) laws specifically permitting victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring civil claims, even for abuse that occurred in the past. The proposed amendment would create an exception to the current constitutional prohibition on retrospective laws by explicitly authorizing the general assembly to pass laws that allow survivors of child sexual abuse to file civil claims regardless of when the abuse occurred. The amendment would also enable lawmakers to waive governmental immunity for such claims through retrospective legislation. If approved by voters in the November 3, 2026 election, the amendment would become part of the state constitution if at least 55% of voters cast ballots in favor of the measure. Voters will be presented with a ballot title asking whether Colorado lawmakers should be allowed to pass laws permitting childhood sexual abuse victims to bring civil claims regardless of when the abuse occurred.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/scr25-002