Overview

• The Colorado legislature has passed the Kelly Loving Act, which now awaits Gov. Jared Polis's decision to sign or veto the bill.
• The bill updates the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to classify deadnaming and misgendering as discriminatory acts in public accommodations.
• Schools will be required to adopt policies allowing students to use chosen names and wear clothing consistent with their gender identity within dress codes.
• The legislation simplifies the process for gender-marker changes on official IDs, removing court-order requirements and permitting multiple changes.
• A controversial section on child custody decisions was removed from the bill, addressing concerns about parental rights and coercive control.