Governor signs California bill that will protect LGBT seniors from discrimination in long-term care facilities

SACRAMENTO — Starting next year, California’s LGBT seniors will be protected from discrimination in long-term care facilities. SB 219, “LGBT Senior Long-Term Care Bill of Rights,” was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday. The law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2018. RELATED: California bill would outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ seniors in long-term care … Continue reading Governor signs California bill that will protect LGBT seniors from discrimination in long-term care facilities