California Senate Passes Bill to Jail Those Using Undesired Pronoun

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A bill that passed the California state senate and is now moving through the Assembly that could threaten jail time for anyone who refuses to use a transgender person’s preferred pronoun.

The Daily Caller reports the law is currently limited to nursing homes and intermediate-care facilities, but if passed, those who “willfully and repeatedly” refuse “to use a transgender resident’s preferred name or pronouns” could be slapped with a $1,000 fine and up to one year in prison.

Greg Burt of the California Family Council said back in July, “How can you believe in free speech, but think the government can compel people to use certain pronouns when talking to others?”

The legislation also requires nursing homes and care facilities to allow residents to use the bathroom of their choice, regardless of biological sex. 

Corrie O'Connor