Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact a bill to protect transgender and reproductive healthcare in California.
- Find your California Assembly Member and Senator!
Sample script:
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling from the Jewish Center for Justice to urge [Name of Assembly Member or Senator] to support AB 82. This bill is crucial in protecting transgender and nonbinary Californians, as well as those seeking abortion and reproductive healthcare, by limiting the sharing of sensitive patient health data. It also expands safety protections for patients, their families, and medical professionals, shielding them from harassment, violence, and hostile actors—both in and outside of California. As a Californian and a person of faith, I believe in the fundamental right to privacy and access to essential healthcare. AB 82 aligns with the values of justice and dignity that are core to our democracy and our Jewish tradition, which teaches that all people are created b’tzelem Elohim—in the image of God. I urge [Assembly Member/Senator’s Name] to support AB 82 and help ensure that all Californians can access the care they need without fear or discrimination. Thank you for your time and consideration.
What is JCJ advocating for?
AB 82 would:
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Limits the sharing of sensitive patient data related to these services.
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Expands safe-haven protections for patients, their families, and medical professionals.
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Shields providers and patients from harassment, violence, and hostile out-of-state actors
Why are we advocating for election worker and voter protections?
The Jewish Center for Justice believes in the inherent dignity and equality of every individual, as reflected in the teaching that all humans are created b’tzelem Elohim—in the image of God. Guided by this principle, we stand firmly in support of AB 82, legislation that safeguards the rights and privacy of transgender, nonbinary, and reproductive healthcare patients in California. Read more about our position on LGBTQ+ rights.
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