Rocky Mountain Equality Applauds Passage of HB26-1322, Strengthening Colorado’s Prohibition on Conversion Therapy

The Colorado General Assembly passed HB26-1322, legislation that updates Colorado's prohibition on conversion therapy to be viewpoint-neutral in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's March 31 ruling in Chiles v. Salazar. The new law preserves Colorado's ban on the discredited and dangerous practice and extends the statute of limitations for survivors to bring medical malpractice claims.

Statement from Mardi Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Rocky Mountain Equality

"The passage of HB26-1322 is a clear statement from Colorado’s Legislature that conversion therapy is dangerous and has lasting negative impacts on those who are exposed to it. This law keeps the state ban on the practice in place by complying with Chiles v. Salazar to ensure viewpoint neutrality, and gives survivors additional time to hold practitioners who did harm accountable. We are grateful to One Colorado and to the bill's sponsors for their urgency in making these updates. Rocky Mountain Equality will keep fighting alongside our partners to ensure every LGBTQ+ young person in Colorado is safe, seen, and supported."