The news was announced on Sunday (26 September) by a press release from California Attorney General Rob Bonta. “Blocking access to life-saving care is wrong.
Period,” he said. “Whether it’s denying a prescription for medication that prevents the spread of HIV, refusing to provide gender-affirming care, or undermining a woman’s right to choose, HB 110 unnecessarily puts the health of Americans at risk.” He continued: “Critically, the law runs afoul of Assembly Bill 1887.
When states discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans, the California Department of Justice must act..” Back in June, a clause was passed in Ohio’s state budget that allowed medical professionals to refuse treatment due to their religious beliefs or personal morals.