It establishes a number of provisions that would force such care facilities to accommodate transgender people and their needs, including letting them pick gender-specific restrooms and ensuring care workers use their preferred gender pronouns. The proposed legislation has met fierce opposition from conservative groups, criticizing the law's overreaching authority and the threat to freedom of speech. California Family Council's Greg Burt appeared at the California Assembly Judiciary Committee, when the bill was still in its early stages, slamming the proposed law. We need to treat each other with respect, but respect is a two-way street. It is not respectful to threaten people with punishment for having sincerely held beliefs that differ from your own."

Source: Fox News August 19, 2017 08:48 UTC