Photo credit: Courtesy of Brianna TitoneIn 2022, Colorado State Representative Brianna Titone (D) introduced The Safe Reporting Assaults Suffered by Sex Workers Act, HB22-1288, which allows sex workers to come forward to report a crime or access medical or emergency services if they are in need or witness another in need of help, without fear of arrest for prostitution. Titone felt inspired to pursue the legislation when a dear friend of hers could not seek help after suffering a brutal attack while engaged in sex work. The bill passed through CO Legislature at lightning speed, with unanimous bipartisan support.