A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning removing the term "homosexuality" from the
Page 1, Line 102definition of sexual conduct in the "Colorado
Page 1, Line 103Criminal Code".
Bill Summary
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The bill removes the term "homosexuality" from the definition of sexual conduct in the "Colorado Criminal Code".
Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-7-501, amend (5) as follows:
Page 2, Line 318-7-501. Definitions. As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires:
Page 2, Line 4(5) "Sexual conduct" means actual or explicitly simulated acts of
Page 2, Line 5masturbation,
homosexuality,Page 2, Line 6contact in an act of apparent sexual stimulation or gratification with a
Page 2, Line 7person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if such be female, breast.
Page 2, Line 8SECTION 2. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
Page 2, Line 9determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
Page 2, Line 10preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
Page 2, Line 11the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.