Fuelman » 05 Apr 2026, 8:50 am » wrote: ↑
This was the response of Colorado being bitch slapped by Supreme Court.
Following a March 31, 2026, U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down Colorado's 2019 ban on "conversion therapy" for minors, Colorado lawmakers are advancing legislation designed to allow lawsuits against practitioners of these methods.
The New York TimesThe New York Times +1Supreme Court Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, which aimed to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity, violated the free speech rights of licensed Christian therapists.
New Legal Actions: In response, Colorado House Democrats moved forward with HB26-1322 (as of early April 2026), which would allow survivors of conversion therapy to sue licensed mental health professionals at any time, removing the current two-year statute of limitations.
Legislation Status: The bill passed the Colorado House on a 40-23 vote, with supporters stating it protects youth from harmful, discredited practices, while opponents labeled it a "slap in the face" to the Supreme Court ruling.
The Conflict: The case centered on Kaley Chiles, a Christian counselor, who argued the 2019 law prevented her from providing faith-based counseling to clients seeking to align their behaviors with their biological sex. The state argued that such counseling is a harmful, medically discredited practice that falls under professional regulation.