A Facebook video claims that a new California bill would charge parents with child abuse for not affirming their children’s gender identity. But the bill is about custody disputes between parents, and would not change criminal law.
AB 957 was introduced Feb. 14 by Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City., which outlines the factors a judge overseeing custody disputes must consider when determining what’s in the child’s best interest.
When deciding custody among parents who are considered fit to provide care, most often,"judges are going to look at small differences," said Scott Altman,University of Southern California Gould School of Law professor."Between two good-fit parents, there are tiebreakers that can lead to a judge declaring one to be the better fit for primary custody." Affirming a child's gender identity was simply added to that list of tie-breakers, he said.
This could include which parent has a stronger relationship with the child, is most consistent with discipline or supports the child’s success in school.
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