California Lifts Travel Ban on States with Anti-LGBTQ Laws

California lawmakers have voted to end the state's ban on official travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws. Instead, they plan to launch an outreach and advertising campaign in these states to promote pro-LGBTQ messages. The ban, which was implemented in 2017, has affected sports teams, state workers, and university scholars, hindering their ability to travel using state funds. The bill will now move to the Senate for a final vote before reaching Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. The reversal on the travel ban comes amidst ongoing political battles over transgender rights across the country.