Existing law requires the court, upon the filing of a petition commencing a proceeding for a change of name to conform the petitioner’s name to the petitioner’s gender identity.
This bill would amend current law to require the court to strongly consider that affirming the minor’s gender identity is in the best interest of the child if a nonconsenting parent objects to a name change to conform to the minor’s gender identity.
The rights of parents to make health decisions and other very important decisions for their children will be severely compromised should this bill pass with its current language. Judges should not have more authority than parents to make those decisions except in extreme cases of abuse where such facts are actually proven. Nor should the ideologies of certain legislators interfere with a judicial officers’ independent, fact-based assessment of what is in the “best interests of a child” in a particular family law matter.
AB 957 passed in the Assembly and was ordered to the Senate at the end of March 2023. On May 3, 2023 AB 957 was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Call to Action: Submit your position on AB 957 by using the “Submit Position Letter” link or by sending an e-mail.
Aria Morgan, a UCLA Honors graduate, is a passionate advocate for civil rights, medical freedom, and free expression. As the Director of Content at Free Now Foundation and former Managing Editor of Children’s Health Defense-CA, she brings a wealth of experience to her role. Beyond her role at Free Now Foundation, Aria is a health and wellness educator, helping individuals with injuries and chronic conditions. Her diverse professional experiences are underpinned by her unwavering commitment to protecting individual freedoms and promoting wellness for all.
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