Colorado voters will decide 7 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.
Require law enforcement to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when a person is charged with a crime of violence or has a prior felony conviction and the person's immigration status cannot be determined
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Increase penalties for fentanyl-related felonies, require treatment for certain drug offenses, and limit sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person's death
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Prohibit healthcare professionals from providing surgeries to persons under age 18 for the purpose of "treatment in response to a minor's perception of sex or gender"
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Increase TABOR cap and use surplus funds for K-12 education expenses
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Require life in prison without parole or release for persons convicted of human trafficking a child for sexual servitude
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Require both the state and local governments to spend revenue from sales and excise taxes on motor vehicles, motor vehicle fuel, and two-thirds of sales taxes on vehicle parts and materials to be used for road transportation
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
Require all K-12 and collegiate school sports teams to be separated based on biological sex, unless the team is co-ed
YES supports this change · NO keeps current law
These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code
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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.