Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1231: Protect Minors from Sexual or Pornographic Content
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1231 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Protect Minors from Sexual or Pornographic Content. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Keltie (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill prohibits an individual, organization, or entity from: Permitting a minor to attend events, performances, or activities explicitly involving sexual content or pornographic materials; or Exposing a minor to pornographic materials in any form, including digital, print, or broadcast mediums. The prohibition does not apply to: Educational materials or school programs explicitly designed for age-appropriate sex education in accordance with local and federal regulations; or Parental or guardian discussions about sexual health and development appropriate to the child's maturity level. A violation is an unclassified misdemeanor, and for the first violation the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000. A second or subsequent violation is subject to a sentence of up to 2 years in jail. A violator is also subject to revocation of a business license if the violator is an establishment that knowingly permits such exposure. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Keltie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Carlos Barron | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs