CO HB1272

Requires county clerks to issue marriage licenses and certificates only upon proof that the marriage will be between one man and one woman, notwithstanding any judicial decisions to the contrary.

Prohibits courts, county departments, and licensed child placement agencies from approving adoptive placements except with prospective parents in marriages or civil unions consisting of one man and one woman.

Restricts stepparent adoptions to only those parents in marriages or civil unions between one man and one woman, notwithstanding any judicial decisions to the contrary.

Declares in legislative findings that marriage is a state duty, supported by history and tradition; that children raised by same-sex couples face greater developmental difficulties; and that children thrive best when raised by married biological parents.

Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 5, 2020), unless subject to a referendum petition requiring voter approval at the November 2020 general election.