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Colorado Lawmakers Advance Trans Rights, Rideshare, and Deepfake Regulations

5/8/2025

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As Colorado's legislative session draws to a close, lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on pivotal bills. The passage of House Bill 25-1312, which bolsters transgender rights, marks a significant victory, despite the removal of a contentious custody clause. Additionally, new regulations for rideshare companies and a ban on intimate deepfakes are on the table, while Governor Jared Polis grapples with pressure to endorse labor union legislation against a backdrop of business resistance. The session wraps up on Wednesday.

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Story summary

As Colorado's legislative session draws to a close, lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on pivotal bills. The passage of House Bill 25-1312, which bolsters transgender rights, marks a significant victory, despite the removal of a contentious custody clause. Additionally, new regulations for rideshare companies and a ban on intimate deepfakes are on the table, while Governor Jared Polis grapples with pressure to endorse labor union legislation against a backdrop of business resistance. The session wraps up on Wednesday.