Colorado Proposition 135

Colorado Proposition 135 is a voter-approved 2026 ballot initiative restricting certain gender-affirming surgeries for minors and prohibiting public funding and insurance coverage for procedures covered by the measure.

Approved with approximately 52% voter support, the legislation has intensified debate over transgender healthcare rights, parental authority, medical decision-making and government intervention.

JRL CHARTS | LGBT Politics USA delivers ongoing political reporting, legislative analysis and breaking developments surrounding Proposition 135, including its implementation, legal challenges and implications for LGBTQ healthcare protections nationwide.

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9 11, 2026

Colorado Voters Approve Trans Youth Surgery Ban as LGBTQ Rights Battle Erupts

2026-11-09T14:09:14-08:00November 9th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics USA, LGBTQ Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

By Paul Goldberg | Senior Correspondent — LGBT Politics USA DENVER, CO — (November 9, 2026) — Colorado voters have approved a controversial ballot initiative restricting gender-affirming surgeries for transgender minors, delivering a significant political setback for LGBTQ rights advocates in a state long associated with protections against discrimination. Proposition 135 secured approximately 52% of [...]

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