We’re proud to advance policies that help build a safe and healthier California for all. 🌈 🧵3/3

From aiding health and mental health care to supporting families and veterans, strengthening data privacy, combatting hate, enhancing education supports, and reinforcing public safety — these bills are about building a California where everyone can thrive and live openly and safely. 🧵2/3

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Release Ho Yin Mo Now. The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus joins Assemblymember Catherine Stefani in demanding Ho Yin Mo’s immediate release from ICE custody and his safe return to his loved ones, colleagues, and community.

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On this 15th anniversary, we honor their service, remember the sacrifices they made, and recommit to a military where people can serve openly and authentically. Any brave American who raises their right hand to serve should not be kicked out simply because of who they are. 🇺🇸 🧵 3/3

… hide who they were and, if discovered, be kicked out of the U.S. military. Today, LGBTQ+ Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to recognize the generations of brave LGBTQ+ Americans who served, including those who were forced to hide their identities in order to serve. 🧵2/3

Today, we honor LGBTQ+ veterans and service members who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. September 20 marks the anniversary of the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the discriminatory policy that forced LGBTQ+ service members to… 🧵1/3

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We’re proud of the progress we’ve made alongside our legislative colleagues and grateful for their partnership in getting these measures across the finish line. We look forward to Governor Newsom’s consideration and to continuing our work to build a safer and healthier California for all. 🌈 🧵3/3

From expanding access to health care and supporting veterans and families to protecting personal data and strengthening public safety, this year’s legislative package takes on issues that matter most to Californians’ everyday lives. 🧵2/3

12 priority bills passed the Legislature (with a 13th included in the state budget) and are now headed to the Governor’s Desk! 🧵1/3

A historic new chapter for the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus! 🏳️‍🌈 The Caucus has elected Sen. Cervantes as 2027-28 Chair & Asm. Solache as Vice Chair — marking the first time in the Caucus’s history that both leadership positions will be held by Latino legislators. 1/2