Colorado allows sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts survivors to sue mental health professionals without time limits

Original title: Civil Actions for Conversion Therapy Survivors

Last action · June 1, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Karen McCormick and 54 others

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What This Bill Does

Colorado allows individuals injured by sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts to file civil lawsuits against licensed mental health professionals at any time without a statute of limitations. The law permits injured persons, or their personal representatives if deceased, to recover economic, noneconomic, and .

Why it matters

Licensed mental health professionals face unlimited legal liability for conducting sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts, while survivors gain the right to seek financial damages through civil court regardless of how much time has passed.

Background

Sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts refer to practices intended to alter a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, which have been restricted or banned for minors in numerous jurisdictions. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

licensed mental health professionals

Licensed mental health professionals are subject to civil lawsuits and potential liability for economic, noneconomic, and exemplary damages without a statute of limitations.

Directly affected

injured persons

Injured persons gain the legal right to file civil lawsuits at any time to recover economic, noneconomic, and exemplary damages for injuries caused by sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be sued under this act?

Licensed mental health professionals who seek to direct a patient toward a predetermined sexual orientation or gender identity outcome or eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions can be sued.

Is there a deadline for filing a lawsuit?

No, the act allows the to be commenced at any time without limitation, though s may be brought within 5 years after the death of the person who underwent the efforts.

What types of damages can be recovered?

Injured individuals or their estates can recover economic, noneconomic, and , as well as any other damages deemed appropriate by the court.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

17 actions

Jun 1, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Governor Signed
May 21, 2026HouseFloor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 21, 2026SenateFloor
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 21, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 7, 2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
May 6, 2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

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May 5, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
May 4, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
May 1, 2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/04/2026 - No Amendments
Apr 30, 2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Apr 27, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Apr 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
Apr 2, 2026HouseFloor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 1, 2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
Mar 30, 2026House
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Mar 25, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

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