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California Court Upholds LGBTQ+ Pronoun Law for Nursing Homes

11/11/2025

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The California Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, upheld a law requiring nursing home workers to use the preferred pronouns of LGBTQ+ residents, ruling it does not violate First Amendment.
The law, part of the LGBT Long-Term Care Residents’ Bill of Rights, regulates conduct rather than speech, as emphasized by Attorney General Rob Bonta.
The court rejected Taking Offense's claim and allowed penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for willful misgendering.

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The California Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, upheld a law requiring nursing home workers to use the preferred pronouns of LGBTQ+ residents, ruling it does not violate First Amendment.
The law, part of the LGBT Long-Term Care Residents’ Bill of Rights, regulates conduct rather than speech, as emphasized by Attorney General Rob Bonta.
The court rejected Taking Offense's claim and allowed penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for willful misgendering.