Colorado House considers bill to protect gender affirming health care access

The Colorado House convened on April 6, 2025, to discuss significant legislative matters, including a bill aimed at protecting access to gender-affirming health care. This bill, which is currently under consideration, seeks to ensure that health benefit insurance plans continue to cover gender-affirming health care as part of both individual and group health benefit plans.

The proposed legislation defines gender-affirming health care broadly, encompassing a range of services including medical, behavioral health, mental health, psychiatric, habilitative, surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, preventive, rehabilitative, and supportive care. This comprehensive definition highlights the importance of various types of care that individuals may require.

The bill is sponsored by a coalition of House members, including Brown, Titton, Bacon, and several others, reflecting a strong bipartisan effort to support this initiative. If the bill successfully passes its third reading in the House, a revised summary will be made available, indicating any amendments that may have been adopted during the legislative process.

This legislative effort underscores Colorado's commitment to ensuring access to essential health services for all residents, particularly those seeking gender-affirming care. As discussions continue, the outcome of this bill could have significant implications for health care access in the state.