Hey y’all! Welcome to Thursday’s ballot breakdown. We are continuing our week-long journey through this massive ballot, and today we are digging into a very heavy topic that affects public safety and our court systems: Proposition 132, which deals with fentanyl penalties. For me, this is a NO.
Look, we all know that fentanyl is a horrific crisis that is destroying families across Colorado, and we all want to see dangerous dealers stopped. But when you look past the emotional campaign commercials and dig into the core of how this law actually works, it comes down to a choice about our legal system.
To see exactly how a YES or NO vote changes the current law, what mandatory penalties or flexibilities might be involved, and what it means for first-time offenses, you should review the official voter materials.
If you followed my post yesterday about the history of the “three-strikes” law, you know exactly how I feel about this. Turning our courts into an automated checklist completely strips away the voice and knowledge of our judges. We have human judges for a reason—so they can evaluate whether someone is a dangerous cartel dealer who belongs behind bars, or a struggling individual who needs a chance to turn their life around.
I’m voting no because I believe in accountability, but I also believe our justice system shouldn’t completely lock out the possibility of redemption on a first offense.
Look past the scary ad commercials, protect human context in our courts, and do your homework!
If you want to read the official text, the legal definitions, and the arguments from both sides surrounding Proposition 132, check out the facts right here:
Official Colorado Blue Book:Colorado General Assembly Blue Book Portal
Non-Partisan Breakdown:Colorado Newsline 2026 Voter Guide
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