Colorado Proposition 132 — Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
- What it does
- Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning criminal penalties for fentanyl and certain synthetic opioids, and, in connection therewith, increasing the felony classifications of drug-related crimes for distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, sale, or possession of fentanyl and certain synthetic opioids; creating mandated treatment for certain drug felony violations based on possession amount; and changing sentencing provisions to narrow or eliminate exemptions for crimes related to fentanyl and certain synthetic opioids and drug-related deaths?
- A YES vote means
- A yes vote increases felony classifications and sentences for fentanyl and certain synthetic opioid crimes and mandates treatment for some possession offenses.
- A NO vote means
- A no vote keeps current criminal penalties for fentanyl-related offenses.
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- citizen initiative
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on Colorado Proposition 132 mean?
- A yes vote increases felony classifications and sentences for fentanyl and certain synthetic opioid crimes and mandates treatment for some possession offenses.
- What does a NO vote on Colorado Proposition 132 mean?
- A no vote keeps current criminal penalties for fentanyl-related offenses.
- How many votes does Colorado Proposition 132 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on Colorado Proposition 132?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.