DENVER – Colorado’s “ghosts” — people born here but denied a birth certificate under the state’s strict delayed birth rules — could see relief under a proposed “major change” following Denver7 Investigates’ reporting.

Dr. Ned Calonge, the chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), confirmed the agency is preparing to take a proposed rule change to the Board of Health in December, with a possible vote in February.

“We’re looking at our birth certificate rules to make sure we’re not creating undue barriers — and at the same time, protecting against fraud," said Calonge.

From ‘invisible’ to under review

In September, Denver7 shared the story of Abigail Colón, a Colorado native who said, “It’s like I exist, but I don’t exist.” Her birth wa

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