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Newsom Vetoes Key LGBTQ Bills, Advocates Disappointed

10/22/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed two LGBTQ-support measures after reviewing over 150 bills.
Assembly Bill 554 would have expanded access to HIV/AIDS preventive medication, but Newsom vetoed it over costs.
Senate Bill 418 would have required hormone-therapy coverage; Newsom vetoed it over premium increases.
Nine other LGBTQ rights bills passed, including name-change confidentiality and chosen-family protections in paid leave.
Advocates expressed disappointment but remain committed to health equity.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed two LGBTQ-support measures after reviewing over 150 bills.
Assembly Bill 554 would have expanded access to HIV/AIDS preventive medication, but Newsom vetoed it over costs.
Senate Bill 418 would have required hormone-therapy coverage; Newsom vetoed it over premium increases.
Nine other LGBTQ rights bills passed, including name-change confidentiality and chosen-family protections in paid leave.
Advocates expressed disappointment but remain committed to health equity.