Senate adopts resolution recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility

DENVER — The Colorado Senate on March 31 adopted Senate Resolution 008, designating March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Colorado and affirming the contributions and rights of transgender people.

Senator Cutter introduced the resolution on the floor, saying transgender, nonbinary and gender-expansive people have faced obstacles in expressing who they are and that the resolution is a commitment to defend rights and dignity. "This resolution recognizes that trans liberation is tied to immigrant justice, racial justice, and reproductive freedom," Cutter said during floor remarks. Senator Wallace joined as a cosponsor and spoke in support, noting Colorado's history as a leader in access to gender-affirming care and the resolution’s purpose to honor families and advocates.

Senator Schoffler read SR 008 at length; the resolution’s whereas clauses note the origin of Transgender Day of Visibility and reference Colorado’s historical role in gender-affirming care (including the work of Dr. Stanley Biber in Trinidad). The resolution affirms a commitment to ensuring transgender Coloradans have access to health care, education and full civic participation and directs copies be sent to named lawmakers and advocates.

After discussion, the resolution was adopted on a recorded vote of 22 ayes, 12 noes, 0 absent and 1 excused.

Speakers on the floor included Senator Cutter (sponsor) and Senator Wallace (cosponsor). The resolution is symbolic but the sponsors framed it as a public commitment to continued policy work and protection of rights for transgender people in Colorado.