The Colorado House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation that seeks to codify the right to an abortion in the state.
The Reproductive Health Equity Act -- which cleared the chamber 40-24 -- now heads to the state's Democratic-controlled Senate, where it's expected to pass.
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