Republican California state Sen. Scott Wilk warned parents they may need to flee the state over a bill that would take kids from parents who do not affirm a child’s stated gender identity.
Wilk made the comments during a Tuesday hearing of the Senate Judicial Committee considering a bill amendment to AB 957, which would would allow the state to take away custody of a child if the parent does not affirm a new “gender identity.” (RELATED: ‘No Clue What My Chromosomes Are’: Lefty Politician Draws Hilarious Reaction From Colleague During Floor Debate)
“Existing law governs the determination of child custody and visitation in contested proceedings and requires the court, for purposes of deciding custody, to determine the best interests of the child based on certain factors,” the bill reads.
“This bill, for purposes of this provision, would include a parent’s affirmation of the child’s gender identity as part of the health, safety, and welfare of the child,” it continues.
“But I can assure you it’s not going to end with divorce proceedings. In the past when we’ve had these discussions and I’ve seen parental rights atrophied—I’ve encouraged people to keep fighting,” Wilk said. “I’ve changed my mind on that.”
“If you love your children, you need to flee California. You need to flee.”
Transgender activists and opponents of sex changes for minors are battling over the definition of “child abuse.” Transgender activists argue that without medical intervention to change a child’s sex, or at least delay puberty, gender dysphoric children could commit suicide. Opponents say that children do not have the mental maturity to make the decision to change their sex, and that parents should shield them from what may be disastrous medical procedures. (RELATED: Watch The Daily Caller’s latest documentary “Groomed”)
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth issued recommendations to the state government in May, which include classifying a parent’s refusal to provide sex changes to children as child abuse. Texas, on the other hand, has launched an investigation into a children’s hospital in the state for what the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services considers “child abuse” for allegedly providing sex change procedures to minors.
Democratic California State Sen. Scott Wiener introduced a bill in January which would make the state a “sanctuary state” for kids trying to get illegal sex changes. The legislation would block the state’s courts from subpoenas of parents from states that restrict minor sex changes.