{"id":2043667,"date":"2023-09-25T06:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T10:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-california-bill-requiring-judges-to-favor-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-disputes\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T06:59:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T10:59:34","slug":"newsom-vetoes-california-bill-requiring-judges-to-favor-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-disputes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-california-bill-requiring-judges-to-favor-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom rejects California bill favoring &#8216;gender-affirming&#8217; parents in custody disputes."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-vetoes-california-bill-requiring-judges-to-favor-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-disputes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043667&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Governor Vetoes Bill Favoring &#8220;Gender-Affirming&#8221; Parents in Child Custody Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor\u200b Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill\u2064 on September 22 that aimed\u200d to\u200b give\u200b preference to\u2062 &#8220;gender-affirming&#8221; parents in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newson-vetoes-california-bill-requiring-judges-to-favor-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-disputes\/\" title=\"California Governor Newson rejects bill favoring 'gender-affirming' parents in custody disputes.\">child custody\u200b disputes<\/a>. The\u2062 bill, known as Assembly\u200b Bill 957, proposed that judges \u200cconsider \u200cparents who affirm\u2063 their child&#8217;s transgender identity as acting in the best interest of the\u200d child&#8217;s health,\u200c safety, and welfare.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 bill had passed \u200cthrough the\u2063 state\u200c Legislature earlier in the \u2064month and was \u2062awaiting the governor&#8217;s approval. However, \u200cin a veto statement released on Friday \u2064evening, Governor Newsom expressed \u200chis reservations about the legislation. While he appreciated the intention behind it and shared \u2063a passion for advancing the rights of transgender Californians, he cautioned against the Executive and\u200d Legislative branches \u200ddictating legal standards for \u2062the Judicial branch \u2064to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the\u2062 veto, Governor Newsom emphasized that judges are still required \u200cto consider a \u200dchild&#8217;s well-being regarding their \u2062gender identity in \u2063custody \u200cdisputes, regardless of \u200cthe bill&#8217;s\u200c status.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-bill-requiring-judges-to-favor-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-battles-sent-to-newsoms-desk-5488741?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">California Bill Requiring Judges to Favor &#8216;Gender-Affirming&#8217; Parents in Child Custody Battles Sent to Newsom&#8217;s\u2062 Desk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/lawmaker-tells-californians-to-flee-state-over-bill-favoring-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-disputes-5336176?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Lawmaker\u200c Tells Californians to &#8216;Flee&#8217; State Over Bill Favoring \u200d&#8217;Gender-Affirming&#8217; Parents in Child Custody Disputes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The veto disappointed Assemblywoman Lori \u2062Wilson, the bill&#8217;s \u2064author, who\u2062 had hoped to give transgender and gender-diverse children a voice\u200d in the family\u2064 court system. Wilson expressed \u2062her disagreement with the governor&#8217;s decision, emphasizing the potential negative impact on the mental health \u2064and \u200cwell-being of these children.<\/p>\n<p>On the\u2062 other hand, groups \u200copposing the\u2063 bill\u200c applauded Governor Newsom&#8217;s\u2064 veto, stating that it protects the \u200brights of children\u2064 under existing \u200chealth, welfare, and safety codes.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the bill, such as civil \u200crights attorney Jennifer Kennedy, argued \u2062that it would limit\u200d judges&#8217;\u2064 discretion in considering the facts of each individual\u200d child custody dispute. \u200cKennedy claimed\u2063 that \u200dthe\u2064 legislation\u2064 would effectively\u2063 force \u200djudges to always favor\u2064 gender-affirming parents, potentially violating constitutional principles.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, while the bill did not become law, the debate surrounding the rights of transgender children and the role of the judiciary in \u2063custody disputes continues.<\/p>\n<p><em>Brad Jones contributed\u2062 to \u2063this report.<\/em>  <\/p>\n<h2> How did Governor Newsom express his support for transgender rights while discussing child custody disputes \u2064in his veto statement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ed his commitment to supporting transgender rights and acknowledged the importance of affirming parents in the well-being of\u200b transgender children. However, he believed that it was not appropriate for \u200cthe Legislature to determine how judges should consider gender identity in child custody disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s veto statement stated, &#8220;The\u200c government should not be in the business of determining parental fitness or awarding\u2064 custody based on an individual&#8217;s gender identity alone. The Judicial branch exists to impartially weigh \u2064the facts and circumstances of each case and\u200b make decisions in \u200bthe best interest of the child.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill had received support from LGBTQ+ rights groups and advocacy organizations, who argued that recognizing and supporting &#8220;gender-affirming&#8221; parents would contribute to the overall welfare and mental health of transgender\u2062 children. \u2063They believed \u2064that such a legal \u200dprovision would ensure that\u2063 the child&#8217;s\u200b needs were\u200d met and that their identity was respected.<\/p>\n<p>However, opponents of the bill raised \u2062concerns about potential infringements on\u200b parental \u200brights, arguing that it\u2063 could lead to unfair biases in custody decisions. Some critics argued that \u2062the bill could prioritize a parent&#8217;s support for a child&#8217;s\u2062 transgender identity over \u200dother important aspects, such as stability, financial security, and overall parenting ability.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement, Governor Newsom acknowledged the need for a comprehensive approach to improving \u200bchild custody laws and protecting the rights\u2062 of transgender individuals. He\u2064 recommended a thorough examination of existing laws and regulations to ensure their alignment\u2063 with evolving societal norms \u200dand \u2062scientific research on gender identity. He also encouraged further dialogue between the LGBTQ+ community, child welfare experts, and legal professionals to find common ground and develop\u200c equitable\u2062 solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The veto of Assembly Bill \u2062957 highlights the delicate balance that\u200c policymakers face when\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-not-over-yet-kari-lake-files-74-page-lawsuit-against-katie-hobbs-election-officials\/\" title=\"Kari Lake sues Katie Hobbs and officials in 74-page lawsuit.\">addressing issues related<\/a> to gender identity\u2064 and parental rights. The bill sought to provide protection\u2062 and recognition to transgender parents and their children, but concerns over potential \u200dbiases and the \u2062role\u2062 of the Judiciary ultimately led to its\u2064 veto.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200cconversation \u200bsurrounding transgender rights and child custody continues, it is crucial for \u200cpolicymakers, legal professionals, and advocates to work \u2063together to create a framework that\u200b promotes the well-being of all children involved while\u200c respecting the rights and identities of transgender individuals. Through ongoing \u200ddialogue and collaboration, California and other states can develop \u200claws and regulations that strike an \u2062appropriate\u200b balance and ensure fair and just outcomes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-california-bill-requiring-judges-to-favor-gender-affirming-parents-in-child-custody-disputes\/\" title=\"Newsom rejects California bill favoring 'gender-affirming' parents in custody disputes.\">custody disputes involving transgender children<\/a> and their \u2062parents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Sept. 22 that aimed to prioritize &#8220;gender-affirming&#8221; parents in child custody cases. Assembly Bill 957, introduced by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, suggested that judges should consider parents supporting their child&#8217;s transgender identity as promoting their well-being. However, the bill did not receive the governor&#8217;s approval.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2250,"featured_media":2043668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2043667","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043667","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2250"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2043667"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043667\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2043668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2043667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2043667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2043667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}