Colorado Legislature

House Bill 25-1312: Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Written by Scott James

House Bill 25-1312 forces radical gender ideology into Colorado law, criminalizing free speech, trampling parental rights, and forcing schools to adopt ideological mandates. This isn’t about safety—it’s about control. Tell your legislators to VOTE NO on HB 25-1312! We must protect freedom and common sense!

House Bill 25-1312, known as the “Kelly Loving Act”, is a sweeping, radical leftist mandate that forces compliance with progressive gender ideology under threat of legal penalties​.

This bill:

  • Mandates that schools and public entities use individuals’ chosen names and pronouns—even if they conflict with biological reality​.
  • Redefines “deadnaming” and “misgendering” as discriminatory acts, making them punishable under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act​.
  • Strips parental rights in custody cases by labeling the use of a child’s legal name as “coercive control”​.
  • Bans enforcement of out-of-state laws related to custody changes for minors receiving gender-affirming care, defying parental rights across state lines​.
  • Requires inclusive dress codes in schools, prohibiting any gender-specific guidelines​.

This bill threatens freedom of speech, parental rights, and community standards by enforcing radical gender ideology through legislation.

My Thoughts on the Bill

Let’s call this what it is: a government mandate to enforce progressive ideology—no matter the cost to free speech, parental rights, or community values. It literally is the government forcing you to shut your mouth and deny God’s truth about how He created man and woman.

HB 25-1312 forces compliance with radical gender theories under threat of legal action. It’s not about protecting anyone—it’s about pushing a political agenda that silences dissent.

Why HB 25-1312 Must Be Stopped

Threatens Free Speech – Criminalizing “deadnaming” and “misgendering” makes opinions illegal.

Attacks Parental Rights – Courts could label a parent’s refusal to affirm a child’s gender identity as “coercive control”.

Forces Schools to Comply – Teachers and students are forced to adhere to new speech mandates, regardless of personal beliefs.

Prioritizes Ideology Over Facts – Imposing radical gender theories as law undermines biological reality and common sense.

Enough is Enough: Stand for Freedom and Parental Rights!

This bill is not about protecting anyone—it’s about enforcing ideology through fear and legal action. We must protect free speech and parental authority from being trampled by radical policies.

📢 Tell your legislators to VOTE NO on HB 25-1312! Colorado deserves better than forced conformity and legal threats!

Track the progress of HB25-1312 HERE.

About the author

Scott James

A 4th generation Northern Colorado native, Scott K. James is a veteran broadcaster, professional communicator, and principled leader. Widely recognized for his thoughtful, common-sense approach to addressing issues that affect families, businesses, and communities, Scott, his wife, Julie, and son, Jack, call Johnstown, Colorado, home. A former mayor of Johnstown, James is a staunch defender of the Constitution and the rule of law, the free market, and the power of the individual. Scott has delighted in a lifetime of public service and continues that service as a Weld County Commissioner representing District 2.

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