Is it illegal to crossdress in Colorado? I’ve been searching all over the net for a simple answer to this question and can’t find any. Are there any lawyers or other crossdressers out there who might know the answer?
What if I’m transgendered? Don’t I have the right to live in my chosen gender role?
I can’t imagine why it would be illegal. A woman in Colorado can certainly walk around in jeans and a t-shirt. Why it might be illegal for a man to put on a skirt and a low-cut blouse is beyond me, but then, IANAL.
There are laws against crossdressing in many states. I’m just not sure about Colorado. I think these laws were initially enacted back in the days when most drag queens on the street were prostitutes. When I go out I’m in full drag with hair, makeup, heels, jewelry, etc… I can’t get away with saying I’m scottish or something.
I don’t walk around on the street in full drag though. I do sometimes go shopping in ‘drab queen’, and that’s more what I’m worried about. It’s a lot more comfortable to shop in the women’s department that way.
According to the Human Rights Campaign there is no statewide protection against discrimination based on gender identity. I was, however, unable to locate any state ordinance requiring “gender-appropriate” clothing. Any such law would likely fail before a First Amendment challenge.