Bill heads to House for full vote Thursday! If you are a Colorado resident take action TODAY!

Dear Ivory Free Colorado Supporters, HB 16-1341, Colorado’s wildlife trafficking bill will be voted on in the House on Thursday, April 21st at 9 a.m. This bill would help protect ten key species from wildlife trafficking. Wildlife trafficking is causing the poaching crisis that has put many of the world's most iconic species at risk. Thankfully, Colorado is considering legislation to strengthen conservation efforts in your state. HB 16-1341 would prohibit the sale of parts from some of the most imperiled and trafficked species of animals, including elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, lions, leopards, cheetahs, pangolins, marine turtles, sharks and rays. While this bill is far-reaching, it is also carefully crafted to exclude the trade of certain antique items and musical instruments, firearms and certain weapons. State-specific measures are crucial in the battle to protect trafficked animals. The United States is one of the world's largest consumers of these products, and records show that illegal ivory, sea turtle shells and other restricted animal products are being imported into Colorado. HB 16-1341 would help close loopholes in federal laws and protect animals by making anti-trafficking enforcement easier. FOR COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY: Please call or email your Colorado state representative today and urge support for HB 16-1341. You can look up your State Legislator using the following link: http://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/ and be sure to select your House Representative. You can say, "I'm a constituent, and I'm calling (or emailing) you to ask that you support HB 16-1341 to crack down on wildlife trafficking and poaching." Thank you!