Legislation

Too often, conversations about transgender health focus primarily on health inequities—higher rates of depression, anxiety, discrimination, and barriers to care. While these inequities are very real and require our attention, they tell only part of the story. An equally important question is: What supports safety, refuge, healing, and thriving?

In the fall of 2025, our California state legislature passed a meaningful slate of laws that strengthen privacy, safety, and access to care for trans folks. Here’s a friendly walk-through of the key laws and what they mean. 💪 1. Health Data Privacy and Safety for Trans People (AB 82) In October 2025, Assembly Bill 82 was signed into law designed to protect sensitive health information for transgender individuals and those seeking gender-affirming care. This law places limits

The May Revise and What It Means for Trans Californians Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise was a gut punch to marginalized communities....