Proposition 135: Prohibit Certain Surgeries on Minors
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this measure do?
Colorado would ban surgeries on people under 18 that change sex characteristics for gender reasons, with exceptions for medically verified conditions and circumcision. Public funds, Medicaid, and insurance could not pay for the banned surgeries starting in 2027.
Proposed by: Citizen initiative by Protect Kids Colorado (Initiative 110; Erin Lee and Michelle Austin)
Protect Kids Colorado is run by Erin Lee, a Wellington parental-rights activist who became active after a school incident with her daughter. Former state Sen. Kevin Lundberg is on its board.
Source: completecolorado.com
A YES vote means
The surgery ban, listed exceptions, and payment restrictions would take effect for violations starting in 2027.
A NO vote means
Colorado would keep current law governing these surgeries and how they may be paid for.
Campaign Finance Information
Campaign Finance Information
Largest donors supporting
- Protect Kids Colorado, 501(c)(4)The sponsor's nonprofit arm; its donors are not public$36,500
- Pikes Peak Citizens for LifeAnti-abortion group in Colorado Springs$19,000
- Truth and Liberty FoundationChristian political advocacy group$10,000
- Andrew Wommack Ministries, Inc.Christian ministry in Woodland Park$5,000
- Gayle NeidertRetired (per filing)$5,000
Some of this money went to groups that also work on other measures.
Largest donors opposing
- Cobalt AdvocatesAbortion-rights advocacy group$224,000
- One Colorado Education FundLGBTQ advocacy group$119,468
- Rose Community FoundationDenver community foundation$100,000
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Inc. · NYPolitical arm of Planned Parenthood$100,000
- Merle ChambersDenver philanthropist (oil and gas fortune)$100,000
Some of this money went to groups that also work on other measures.
Filings as of September 17, 2026 · Sources: tracer.sos.colorado.gov2
Sources: sos.state.co.us2
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