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Introduced
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
In Committee
08/21/2025
08/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
HR 57, as introduced, Haney.
AI Summary
This resolution declares August as Transgender History Month in California, aiming to recognize and honor the historical contributions of two-spirit, transgender, gender-expansive, and intersex (2STGI) individuals. The resolution provides extensive historical context, highlighting California's significant role in transgender liberation, including early instances of gender variance among indigenous cultures, pivotal civil rights moments like the Compton's Cafeteria Riot, and landmark achievements by transgender individuals in various fields. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing challenges faced by the 2STGI community, including the introduction of over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills nationwide, rising hate crimes, and systemic discrimination. By establishing Transgender History Month, the California Assembly seeks to create a platform for education, research, and scholarly recognition of 2STGI contributions, raise awareness about their historical significance, and commit to removing barriers and upholding human rights for transgender individuals. The choice of August is particularly meaningful, as it commemorates the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Riots, considered one of the first LGBTQ+ civil rights uprisings in the United States.
Sponsors (61)
Sade Elhawary (D)*,
Mark González (D)*,
Matt Haney (D)*,
Corey Jackson (D)*,
Alex Lee (D)*,
Jose Solache (D)*,
Chris Ward (D)*,
Rick Zbur (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
David Alvarez (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Christopher Cabaldon (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Sabrina Cervantes (D),
Damon Connolly (D),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
John Laird (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Caroline Menjivar (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Steve Padilla (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Sasha Perez (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Scott Wiener (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Last Action
Read. Adopted. (Page 2731.). (on 08/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260HR57 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260HR57#99INT |
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