Proposition 135: Prohibit Surgery on Minors in Response to Perception of Sex or Gender
Proposition 135 on Colorado's November 3, 2026 ballot (a statewide measure). Passes with a majority of votes cast. Plain-language summary of what YES and NO mean, with sources.
Would prohibit surgeries on minors that alter biological sex characteristics in response to the minor's perception of sex or gender, with exceptions, and bar government funds and health insurance from paying for them. A YES vote: These surgeries on minors are prohibited, and government funds and health insurance may not pay for them (Blue Book quick reference). A NO vote: Current Colorado law, which protects access to these surgeries and allows public and private insurance to cover them, continues (Blue Book quick reference). It passes with a majority of votes cast. This explanation was prepared with AI assistance and compared with the official Blue Book by an automated process; no person has signed off on it. Confirm details with the official sources.