Democrats Want ‘Misgendering’ And ‘Deadnaming’ To Be Considered Child Abuse

Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Democrats in Colorado have introduced legislation that would recognise ‘misgendering’ and ‘deadnaming’ as forms of abuse of children who have decided to identify as transgender.

Colorado Newsline reports that the bill, called “The Kelly Loving Act” after a transgender-identifying individual killed in a 2022 club shooting in Colorado Springs, would ensure such ‘abuse’ be considered in child custody disputes.

The legislation defines ‘deadnaming’ as “to purposefully, and with the intent to disregard the individual’s gender identity or gender expression, refer to an individual by their birth name rather than their chosen name.”

INSANE. The CO House Committee has voted 7-4 to pass a radical transgender bill that makes “misgendering” a “discriminatory act,” takes children away from parents who “deadname” or “misgender,” and pushes gender ideology in all schools, including private and charter.

Every… pic.twitter.com/x5WOwAKI6Z

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 2, 2025

It identifies ‘misgendering’ as “to purposefully, and with the intent to disregard the individual’s gender identity or gender expression, refer to an individual using an honorific or pronoun that conflicts with the individual’s gender identity or gender expression.”

That’s right, calling little Jimmy ‘he/him’ after he’s decided he wants to be little Janey would be classed as child abuse.

Yesterday, these 7 Colorado Reps voted to force all parents to affirm their kids’ gender dysphoria, or else the state will take them — and force ALL Coloradans call a man a woman if he tells you to, or else the state will come after you. https://t.co/7clVMmk2wN pic.twitter.com/DI1shaEYLE

— Erin for Parental Rights (@Erin4Parents) April 3, 2025

The bill outlines that courts overseeing child custody decisions would have to consider ‘misgendering,’ and ‘deadnaming,’ as “coercive control” on behalf of a parent.

A group of Colorado Democrats in the state legislature have introduced legislation to require courts to consider “deadnaming” and “misgendering” in court battles regarding child custody.

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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 2, 2025

Imagine the scenario. The kid sees something on social media and decides he’s a girl now. Dad, let’s call him Chad, thinks it’s just a phase or an example of social contagion, but Mom, Karen, is adamant it’s not and wants to give the kid puberty blockers.

Who do you think is gonna get custody if the parents are separated?

A father in Colorado was gagged by the court during a custody battle because he refused to give his child puberty blockers.

Democrats in CO are now pushing bill HB25-1312 which would take “misgendering” & “deadnaming” into account during custody hearings. pic.twitter.com/vxOxRu3M8F

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 3, 2025

The report also notes that the legislation would prohibit Colorado courts from enforcing orders or laws from other states that require a child to be removed from parents who allow them to undergo ‘transition’ procedures.

The bill would also ensure that ‘misgendering’ and ‘deadnaming’ are recognised as discrimination under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. 

The report also highlights that the proposed law would mandate schools to adopt policies regarding “chosen names” and prohibit school dress codes based on “gender.”

The legislation has passed the House committee on its way to a vote.

When President Trump took office, he signed an Executive Order outlining that there are only two genders. Trump’s order also defunds any schools or clinics supporting transitioning procedures or self identifying when it comes to sex.

JUST IN: A child was denied “gender-affirming care” at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin due to Trump’s EO banning funds for puberty blockers for minors.

President Trump is saving our children from irreversible, harmful drugs. pic.twitter.com/XjWlGMkxu8

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 10, 2025

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