A proposed measure in California that would have required schools to notify parents if a child requests to change their gender identification has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
The measure was named the “Restricts Rights of Transgender Youth” by CA Attorney General Rob Bonta (the initiative organizers were not fans of the title). KNX News’ Elsa Ramon reported the initiative received about 400,000 signatures from registered voters – far short of the 546,651 needed to qualify for the ballot.
Supporters of the initiative argued it would provide transparency for parents. Opponents argue it could threaten a child’s safety if they don’t have a supportive or welcoming family.
This proposed measure would have also banned transgender girls in grades seven through college from participating in girls' and women’s sports, and barred any gender-affirming surgeries for minors. However, there would have been some exceptions.
Proponents of the measure plan to appeal. If successful, the appeal would allow them to reopen the signature-gathering process for another opportunity to make the November ballot.
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