California Governor Gavin Newsom’s presidential ambitions have been shrouded in secrecy and clever maneuvering. Despite claiming to have no interest in running for the White House, Newsom has used his California campaign funds to purchase billboards and TV ads in other states. He has even established a new campaign committee to fund his travels across the country, where he denies being a candidate while interacting with the public. One of Newsom’s most cunning tactics was his stance on reparations. He initially signed a law creating the California Reparations Task Force but later stated on Fox News that he did not necessarily endorse cash payments. However, he may face a challenge in two controversial bills that could land on his desk.
The first bill, Assembly Bill 665, focuses on parental consent for gender-affirming care and its impact on child custody debates. It aims to protect LGBTQ+ youth from parental rejection and negativity in society by allowing children as young as 12 to enter residential shelters for mental health services without their parents’ consent or notification. Under this bill, professionals providing treatment or counseling would decide whether it is appropriate to inform parents. This bill removes the current conditions that restrict mental health treatments for children aged 12 and under to cases where there is a danger to themselves or others or if they are victims of abuse. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made parental rights a significant part of his campaign and opposing Newsom’s stance.
The second bill, AB 957, deals with child custody disputes. It expands the definition of “health, safety, and welfare” to include a parent’s affirmation of a child’s gender identity or expression. However, this raises questions about how “health” is defined and what actions should be taken if parents have conflicting views on affirmation, such as using puberty blockers or surgery. Changing the definition of “health, safety, and welfare” in the California Family Code could have broader implications for enforcing other laws like child abuse or neglect.
Newsom has criticized DeSantis for signing the Parental Rights in Education bill, which restricts classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity for young children. On the other hand, DeSantis has highlighted the exodus of California residents to Florida, attributing it to the destructive leftist government in the state.
Both AB 665 and AB 957 have passed in the Assembly and await a Senate floor vote in August. If they reach Newsom’s desk and he signs them, it could generate support for DeSantis among concerned parents. These issues surrounding parental rights and reparations could haunt Newsom in any future presidential campaign.
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