California Bill Requiring Judges to Favor ‘Gender-Affirming’ Parents in Child Custody Battles Sent to Newsom’s Desk

A California bill that will favor “gender-affirming” parents in child custody disputes passed the state Legislature, now awaiting the governor’s signature.
California Bill Requiring Judges to Favor ‘Gender-Affirming’ Parents in Child Custody Battles Sent to Newsom’s Desk
Parents pick up their children in Chicago, Ill., on March 1, 2021. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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Parental rights groups say they are outraged the California Senate has passed a bill that will favor “gender-affirming” parents in child custody disputes.

The state senate voted 30–9 in favor of Assembly Bill 957, along party lines Sept. 6 with Democrats supporting it and Republicans opposed. Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Tulare) abstained.