By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics
Two bills to allow individuals, including minors, to choose their names conforming to their gender identity are on hold after an intense debate in the House on Monday delayed voting on the measures.
Under current law, a person convicted of a felony who wants to change their name must show “good cause.” House Bill 1071 would add gender identity to the list of “good causes” a person could cite for a name change.
The bill has drawn fierce opposition from House Republicans, which got underway on Monday with an amendment from sponsor Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Adams County, to name the bill after a transgender woman, Tiara Latrice Kelley, a drag queen and performer at Club Q.