A controversial bill in California, AB 957, could lead to the criminalization of parents who do not affirm transgenderism for their children.
A recently amended bill in California, AB 957, will add “affirming” a child’s sexual transition to the state’s standard for parental responsibility and child welfare.
AB 957 post-amendment redefines the standard of child care in California, including a parent’s affirmation of the child’s gender identity as part of the child’s health, safety, and welfare,
The bill could also grant California courts authority to remove children from their homes if the parents disapprove of LGBTQ+ ideology.
Under AB 957, organizations interacting with children, such as schools, churches, and hospitals, would be required to affirm “gender transitions” by default or face potential charges of child abuse.
The bill also expands the range of organizations that can provide evidence of gender “nonaffirmation” to California’s courts.
Parental rights advocates and experts strongly criticized AB 957.
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