Legislation that would enact new antidiscrimination protections for transgender Coloradans passed a Senate committee early Thursday morning after its backers altered the most controversial

The most significant provisions of a contentious bill regarding transgender rights have been stripped out by Colorado lawmakers.

In the final week of the legislative session, Colorado lawmakers are advancing protections against discrimination for transgender individuals. Why it matters: The legislation exemplifies Colorado's role as a counterweight to President Trump and several conservative-led states after repeated attacks on the transgender community and efforts to curtail their rights.