Bill > AB579

This bill, known as Yaeli's Law, provides legal protections for parents and guardians who choose not to support gender transition for their children. Specifically, the bill clarifies that certain actions related to a child's gender will not be considered child abuse or neglect, including using a child's legal name, referring to the child by pronouns matching their sex at birth, or refusing to provide gender-affirming healthcare. The bill amends multiple sections of California law across the Family Code, Penal Code, Probate Code, and Welfare and Institutions Code to explicitly state that these actions do not constitute abuse, neglect, or grounds for removing a child from parental custody. Additionally, the bill creates a private right of action for parents who are investigated or have their children removed due to these specific actions, allowing them to sue for damages and potentially recover attorney's fees. The legislation aims to protect parents' rights to make medical and naming decisions for their children without fear of legal intervention, specifically in cases where parents do not support gender transition or gender-affirming medical treatments. The bill emphasizes that such parental choices should not be considered harmful or abusive under California law.

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB579