Overview

• House Bill 1312, named the Kelly Loving Act, aims to expand anti-discrimination protections for transgender individuals under Colorado law.
• The bill passed the Colorado House Judiciary Committee in a 7-4 party-line vote and will now be considered by the full House.
• Key provisions include classifying 'deadnaming' and 'misgendering' as discriminatory acts and forms of 'coercive control' in child custody disputes.
• The legislation also prohibits Colorado courts from enforcing out-of-state laws that penalize parents for allowing gender-affirming care.
• A costly provision requiring chosen names on all state forms was removed to address budgetary concerns and facilitate the bill's progression.