Gender identity data collection

At a glance

• What: Bill 26-1305 would amend Denver Municipal Code Chapter 28 to allow voluntary collection and disclosure of individuals' sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in city forms and systems.
• Where it stands: Courtesy public hearing held at 2026-09-28 meeting with significant public comment; bill ordered published.
• Next: Awaiting final consideration vote at a future Council meeting.

Description

Bill 26-1305 would amend Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish a voluntary, optional framework for individuals to disclose actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in city forms, databases, and systems.

Public comment

Supporters (7): Z Williams, Saga Romig, Chris Cook, Ashley Cordero, Jamie Frederick, Katrina Whitehead, and Rebekah Layton spoke in favor.

Opponents (2): Jesse Parris and Brandy Majors spoke in opposition.

Staff report

Council members Gilmore and Lewis delivered the staff report.

Sources

• City Council minutes, September 28, 2026: https://denver.legistar1.com/denver/meetings/2026/9/12963_M_City_Council_26-09-28_Council_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-28 - City Council

Courtesy public hearing with 7 supporters and 2 opponents. Bill ordered published 11-0 (Sandoval absent). Awaiting final consideration.