The inclusive AB 1084 bill, which was introduced by Assemblyman Evan Low, was signed into law on Saturday (9 October). Under the new legislation, retailers with a staff of 500 or more will required to “maintain a gender-neutral section or area.” There must also be a “reasonable amount” of items available “regardless of whether they have been traditionally been marketed for either girls or for boys.” If stores fail to implement these gender-inclusive sections, retailers will be subjected to fines ranging between $250 and $500.
Shortly after the bill was signed, Low opened up about the importance of the law in a statement to The Los Angles Times. “Part of it is to make sure if you’re a young girl that you can find a police car, fire truck, a