Declare Richmond a sanctuary city for transgender people seeking gender-affirming care
In Plain English
The formal decision prohibits Richmond from using city resources to help other states enforce laws that criminalize gender-affirming medical care. California already protects transgender healthcare access, but some other states have made it illegal. If approved, Richmond commits to not cooperating with out-of-state investigations or arrests related to gender-affirming care.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
PassedPublic Comments
6 public comments (6 spoken)
- Jamin PursellIn person
- Emily RossIn person
- Sara CantorIn personformer board member
- Raelyn RoseIn person
- Ashley ScarboroughIn person
- michael aholinbeckeComment
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