AB 579: Yaeli’s Law.

This bill aims to protect the rights of children and individuals by clarifying what constitutes child abuse or neglect. It states that using a child's legal name, referring to a child by a pronoun consistent with their sex as recorded at birth, or refusing to consent to or provide gender-affirming health care is not considered child abuse or neglect. The bill also aims to protect the rights of parents and guardians by clarifying what constitutes the best interests of the child in custody and visitation proceedings. It states that the health, safety, and welfare of a child does not include certain actions related to gender identity. Additionally, the bill aims to protect the rights of individuals with guardianships by clarifying what constitutes necessary medical attendance or remedial care. It states that refusing to consent to or provide gender-affirming health care does not constitute…