The Colorado State House recently passed a bill (HB 1312), which would penalize parents for “misgendering” their child in custody battles. Supporters say the bill protects transgender youth’s mental health and identity. Critics argue it threatens parental rights and weaponizes the gender ideology as a child’s right. In a related case, a Colorado father is challenging his ex-wife’s decision to medically transition their 14-year-old son. The court gave the mother sole authority over medical decisions and barred the father from discussing the transition with his son. These developments have sparked national debate, with many warning that the Colorado government is siding with mental illness and hostile to parents who insist on biological integrity of their confused children.
