Bills Co-Sponsored and/or Supported By Alliance for TransYouth Rights
AB 1876 (Addis) is a bill that will codify federal nondiscrimination protections under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act into California law, ensuring they remain in place regardless of federal policy changes. The bill affirms that discrimination based on sex includes sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related conditions, and sex characteristics, including intersex traits. By embedding these standards at the state level, AB 1876 strengthens protections for transgender and gender-diverse people and helps ensure equitable access to medically necessary health care for all Californians.
AB 908 (Solache) strengthens implementation of the FAIR Education Act by requiring the California Department of Education to monitor school districts’ compliance with existing LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum requirements. While state law already mandates the inclusion of LGBTQ+ history and contributions, adoption has been inconsistent across districts. By increasing oversight and accountability, this bill helps ensure that inclusive curricula are meaningfully implemented statewide—supporting safer, more affirming school environments for LGBTQ+ students and all California youth.
SB 934 (Weiner) builds on California’s existing ban on conversion therapy for minors by expanding survivors’ ability to seek civil legal remedies. Because the harm caused by conversion therapy can take years to fully surface, current statutes of limitations often prevent survivors from pursuing accountability when they are ready to come forward. This bill ensures survivors have adequate time to seek justice, reinforcing protections against harmful practices and supporting pathways to healing and accountability.
While we celebrate these wins, we also want to acknowledge that SB 418 was vetoed. This bill would have strengthened nondiscrimination protections in healthcare and expanded a coverage of 12-month supply of prescribed hormone therapy, helping make gender-affirming care more consistent and equitable across California. This loss is disappointing, especially as attacks on trans healthcare continue to escalate nationwide. Trans healthcare is essential, its protection is a priority, and our coalition is already working to advance the goals of SB 418 through future efforts. Our commitment does not end here.
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