Proposition 133: Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor
Proposition 133 on Colorado's November 3, 2026 ballot (a statewide measure). Passes with a majority of votes cast. Plain-language summary of what YES and NO mean, with sources.
Would make human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude a class 1 felony instead of a class 2 felony. A YES vote: The penalty for child sex trafficking becomes life in prison without parole, and buying sexual activity with a minor is added to the offense (Blue Book quick reference). A NO vote: Existing felony penalties for child sex trafficking continue: 8 to 48 years in prison plus mandatory parole (Blue Book quick reference). It passes with a majority of votes cast. This explanation was prepared with AI assistance and compared with the official Blue Book by an automated process; no person has signed off on it. Confirm details with the official sources.