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<\/p>\nSacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed legislation strengthening protections and supports for LGBTQ+ Californians, including measures to better support vulnerable youth. The measures include AB 5 by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles), which sets implementation timelines for required LGBTQ+ cultural competency training by public school teachers and staff. The Governor also signed SB 857 by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), which will establish an advisory task force to identify LGBTQ+ pupil needs statewide and assist in implementing supportive initiatives, and AB 223 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego), which requires any petition for a change of gender and sex identifier by a minor to be kept confidential by the court.<\/p>\n
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\u201cCalifornia is proud to have some of the most robust laws in the nation when it comes to protecting and supporting our LGBTQ+ community, and we\u2019re committed to the ongoing work to create safer, more inclusive spaces for all Californians,\u201d said Governor Newsom. \u201cThese measures will help protect vulnerable youth, promote acceptance, and create more supportive environments in our schools and communities. I thank Senator Eggman and the LGBTQ Caucus for their dedicated leadership and partnership in advancing our state\u2019s values of equality, freedom and acceptance.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year the LGBTQ Caucus took up the important work of protecting our communities in the face of vile anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, discriminatory laws across the country, and hatred. I appreciate the Governor\u2019s partnership in signing some of our priority and endorsed legislation today, and hope we can continue to educate about the harm LGBTQ+ people will continue to face if we fail to act,\u201d said Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman, Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile states across the nation are passing legislation that puts LGBTQ+ people and especially youth at risk, California is sending a clear message today \u2014 hate-filled attacks will not be tolerated and we will continue protecting and ensuring the safety of all members of the LGBTQ+ community,\u201d said Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang. \u201cWe are thankful to our legislative partners for championing these important bills and to Governor Newsom for continuing to be such a strong ally in improving and protecting the wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community as we face growing attacks from far-right extremists.\u201d<\/p>\n
The full list of bills signed by the Governor can be found below:<\/p>\n
AB 5 by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles) \u2013 The Safe and Supportive Schools Act.
\nAB 223 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego) \u2013 Change of gender and sex identifier.
\nAB 760 by Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Fairfield) \u2013 Public postsecondary education: affirmed name and gender identification.
\nAB 783 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco) \u2013 Business licenses: single-user restrooms.
\nAB 994 by Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) \u2013 Law enforcement: social media.
\nSB 372 by Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley\/Burbank) \u2013 Department of Consumer Affairs: licensee and registrant records: name and gender changes.
\nSB 407 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) \u2013 Foster care: resource families.
\nSB 760 by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) \u2013 School facilities: all-gender restrooms.
\nSB 857 by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) \u2013 Advisory task force: LGBTQ+ pupil needs.
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