CO SB166

Simplifies the requirement for minors under 18 to obtain a new birth certificate reflecting a changed gender designation by removing the mandate for specific medical treatments or surgeries.

Requires only a statement from a licensed medical or mental health care provider confirming that the sex designation on the birth certificate does not align with the minor's gender identity, rather than documentation of surgical, hormonal, or other gender transition treatment.

Aligns Colorado driver's licenses, identification cards, and documents for non-lawfully present individuals with the simplified birth certificate requirements by allowing gender designation updates based on the new birth certificate or provider statement alone.

Explicitly clarifies that minors are not required to undergo any specific surgery, treatment, clinical care, or behavioral health care to change their gender designation on vital documents.

Designates the act as necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety under the safety clause provision.