Bill > AB1487

This bill renames the existing Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex Wellness and Equity Fund to the Two-Spirit, Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (2TGI) Wellness and Equity Fund, expanding its scope and grant eligibility. The bill adds new grant purposes, including workforce development training for 2TGI individuals, resettlement and social integration programs for 2TGI asylees and immigrants, and diversion programs and outreach for transitional-age 2TGI youth. It also allows organizations serving tribal populations to apply for grants if they partner with a 2TGI-serving organization. The bill provides detailed definitions for terms like "Two-Spirit," which originated in 1990 as a pan-Indigenous expression describing Native people with diverse gender roles and identities. It acknowledges the cultural significance of Two-Spirit identities, recognizing their spiritual and ceremonial importance beyond Western LGBTQ+ frameworks, and emphasizes the importance of respecting tribal sovereignty and cultural traditions. The bill expands the definition of "health care" to include mental health services and creates a comprehensive framework for supporting 2TGI individuals through targeted grants and supportive programs.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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