California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a historic bill that will result in new opportunities for certified businesses owned by LGBT people California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a … [Read more...] about California Governor Jerry Brown Extends Minority Provisions To LGBT Business Owners
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California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Law Outlawing ‘Gay Panic’ Legal Defense
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill outlawing the "gay panic" defense in court. Under previous state law, murder charges could be reduced to manslaughter if it was … [Read more...] about California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Law Outlawing ‘Gay Panic’ Legal Defense
Ban On ‘Gay Panic’ Defense Passes California Assembly, Heads To Governor Jerry Brown
Under California state law, murder charges can be reduced to manslaughter if it is shown that the act took place suddenly or in the heat of the moment. These events could be deemed "panic" … [Read more...] about Ban On ‘Gay Panic’ Defense Passes California Assembly, Heads To Governor Jerry Brown
California Bill Aids Transgendered With Name Changes And Identity Documents
California’s Assembly Bill 1121, which makes the state’s name and gender change process the easiest in U.S., went into full effect July 1., reports The Advocate. The bill, authored by out Assembly … [Read more...] about California Bill Aids Transgendered With Name Changes And Identity Documents
California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Law Making Transgender Birth Certificate Alterations Easier
Exciting news out of the Golden State! California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill on Tuesday that will make it easier for transgender Californians to obtain a birth certificate with sex and name … [Read more...] about California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Law Making Transgender Birth Certificate Alterations Easier
Same-Sex Couples Will Have Equal Access to Fertility Coverage Under New California Law
This Tuesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that would allow unmarried and same-sex couples to access insurance coverage for the same fertility treatments that married, … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Couples Will Have Equal Access to Fertility Coverage Under New California Law
CA Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill Allowing Children to Have More Than Two Legal Parents
On a busy bill-signing day last Friday, California Governor Jerry Brown gave his signature of approval to legislation that will allow children in the state to have more than two legal parents. LA … [Read more...] about CA Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill Allowing Children to Have More Than Two Legal Parents
CA Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Into Law Landmark Protections For Transgender Students
California Governor Jerry Brown today signed into law a bill that will provide unprecedented protections for transgender students in the Golden State, the San Jose Mercury News reports: California on … [Read more...] about CA Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Into Law Landmark Protections For Transgender Students
CA Governor Jerry Brown Orders State’s Counties to Issue Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples ASAP
California Governor Jerry Brown issued this statement today on the Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8: "After years of struggle, the U.S. Supreme Court today has made same-sex marriage a … [Read more...] about CA Governor Jerry Brown Orders State’s Counties to Issue Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples ASAP
Same-Sex Marriage To Resume In California Within Weeks
In the wake of today's Supreme Court ruling on Prop. 8, overturning it on the grounds of standing, Governor Jerry Brown has announced that same-sex marriage is to resume in California within … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Marriage To Resume In California Within Weeks