Colorado Proposition 133 — Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

What it does
Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes modifying existing law concerning human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, and, in connection therewith, creating new law expanding human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude to include knowingly trading anything of monetary value to buy or sell sexual activity with a minor and increasing the penalty to be life in prison without parole or release?
A YES vote means
A yes vote expands the crime of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude to include trading anything of value for sexual activity with a minor and sets the penalty at life in prison without parole.
A NO vote means
A no vote keeps the current definition and penalties for human trafficking of a minor.
Needed to pass
A simple majority
Put on the ballot by
citizen initiative

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Colorado Proposition 133 mean?
A yes vote expands the crime of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude to include trading anything of value for sexual activity with a minor and sets the penalty at life in prison without parole.
What does a NO vote on Colorado Proposition 133 mean?
A no vote keeps the current definition and penalties for human trafficking of a minor.
How many votes does Colorado Proposition 133 need to pass?
A simple majority
Should I vote yes or no on Colorado Proposition 133?
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.

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