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Legislative Landscape for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals in Colorado

Subject:
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Health Care & Health Insurance
Published:
July 2, 2026
Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

This memorandum provides an overview of the Colorado laws and regulations related to transgender and nonbinary individuals—specifically those concerning anti-discrimination, education, health care, and criminal justice—and broadly discusses how recent executive orders and federal agency rules impact state programs. It concludes with a list of passed and failed recent legislation regarding the rights and services for this population.