"Newsom's LGBTQ Legislation Sparks Controversy and Progress in California"

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills aimed at bolstering protections for LGBTQ people, including laws focused on support for LGBTQ youth, cultural competency training for teachers, and creating an advisory task force. Another law requires schools to have at least one gender-neutral bathroom by 2026. However, Newsom faced criticism for vetoing a bill that would have required judges to consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity in custody decisions. The veto comes amid ongoing political battles over transgender rights across the country.