DenverPost.com – By Electa Draper – The Denver Post
Gov. Ritter has yet to act on the measure, which some say would open public restrooms to all genders.
A gay and lesbian grassroots Democratic group and conservative Christian lobbyists are battling over a bill expanding prohibitions from discrimination in public life based on religion and sexual orientation.
Senate Bill 200 would ban discrimination based on a person’s religious belief or sexual orientation – including transgender people – in places of public accommodation, housing practices, family planning services and 20 other public spheres.