HANDS OFF COLORADO

Hands Off Colorado is a joint campaign by Rocky Mountain Equality and Rocky Mountain Equality Action Fund to educate our community about the importance of voting and ballot initiatives that would be harmful for our community. Every vote counts in every election, and our community's voices at the ballot box are vital.

Colorado has seen a wave of policy proposals that don't come from our communities, but from national groups looking to use our state as a testing ground to advance their own agendas that don't reflect the values Coloradans hold dear: fairness, freedom, and the belief that everyone should have the chance to live their lives without government interference. Hands Off Colorado says, "Enough is enough!"

Initiatives on the November 2026 ballot target transgender youth and their families and immigrants. These campaigns are not rooted in the realities of everyday Coloradans, they're imported, harmful distractions designed to strip away rights and divide us. Voting NO is how we fight back

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When our community shows up, we win. Close elections are won by turnout.

2026 Primary Election: June 30, 2026

2026 General Election: November 3, 2026

Ballot initiatives will be on your ballot for the November election. Here's how to make sure your voice is heard:

Register to vote or check your registration status at GoVoteColorado.gov
In Colorado, ballots are automatically mailed to the address on your voter registration.

Return your ballot early by mail or at a dropoff location. Don't wait until Election Day to cast your vote. If you do need to turn in your ballot on Election Day, you have to bring it to a dropoff location. You can’t mail it in on Election Day.

HOW TO BE READY

VOTE NO ON THESE 2026 INITIATIVES

They’re calling it “Male and Female Participation in School Sports,” but we know what they really want is to keep trans kids from playing sports with their friends.

This initiative would prohibit transgender youth of any age from playing sports with their peers. It singles out one small group of students and keeps them from participating in the same school activities as all other students.

Where it is in the process: The Colorado Secretary of State has validated the signatures submitted. That means Colorado voters will vote on this measure in the November 2026 election.

They’re calling it “Prohibit Certain Surgeries on Minors,” but we know what they really want is to restrict parents' access to age-appropriate gender-affirming healthcare for their children.

This initiative would limit access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, even after extensive evaluation and with parental support.

Where it is in the process: The Colorado Secretary of State has validated the signatures submitted. That means Colorado voters will vote on this measure in the November 2026 election.

They’re calling it “Law Enforcement Reporting Requirements to Federal Authorities,” but this initiative would overturn existing Colorado state law and force law enforcement to notify ICE about a person’s immigration status.

It mandates ICE reporting for anyone merely charged, not convicted, of certain crimes or with a prior record, baking discrimination against immigrants into our state constitution.

Where it is in the process: The Colorado Secretary of State has validated the signatures submitted. That means Colorado voters will vote on this measure in the November 2026 election.

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HOW BALLOT INITIATIVES WORK

In Colorado, citizens can propose ballot measures, but they must stick to a single subject, be written clearly, and win approval from the Title Board, which sets the official wording.

After that, proponents must gather voter signatures. If enough signatures are gathered, the initiative is put on the ballot for Colorado voters to decide.

To pass, laws need a 50% vote, while constitutional amendments require 55% to add and 50% to repeal.

CONTACTS

Mardi Moore

RMEQ Chief Executive Officer

mardi@rmequality.org

Bruce Parker

RMEQ Executive Director

bruce@rmequality.org