April 22nd, 2025
The Honorable Ash Kalra
Assembly Judiciary Committee
1020 N Street, Room 104
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: LIVE Support for Assembly Bill 932 (Irwin)
Dear Chair Kalra,
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity, Visibility, and Empowerment (LIVE) is pleased to support AB 932 (Irwin), legislation that would prohibit schools, cities, and other municipalities from discriminating against a person based on sex or gender in their access to parks, schools, and recreation facilities and resources.
LIVE is a program of changemakers that celebrates LGBTQ+ diversity and creates a more inclusive world where LGBTQ+ community members can live authentically. LIVE creates positive change by uplifting and empowering individuals to bolster their voices in policy, stigma reduction and unifying community. LIVE is committed to advocating for the health, wellness, and rights of the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that all individuals can thrive without facing discrimination or barriers to their livelihood.
The transgender community faces discrimination in a variety of ways such as but not limited to access to healthcare, housing, and other essential services. They can also face daily scrutiny and discrimination when attempting to use public facilities such as athletic courts, gymnasiums, recreational rooms, and most commonly restrooms. This bill prohibits municipalities from discriminating against people based on sex or gender, ensuring equal access to facilities and resources.
People have a right to recreation and education in which sex and gender are not barriers to access. It is for these reasons that LIVE supports AB 932 (Irwin) and asks for your “Aye” vote. If you have any questions, or if LIVE can provide assistance on this bill or any other legislation, please do not hesitate to contact me at agaribaymena@mhac.org or our Public Policy Coordinator, Danny Thirakul, at dthirakul@mhac.org.
In Community,
Anthony Garibay-Mena
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity, Visibility, and Empowerment
Program Manager
