VA Dem to Re-Introduce Bill That Could Lead to Criminal Charges for Parents Who Do Not ‘Affirm’ Their Child’s Gender Identity

A Democratic 🏛️Virginia state legislator is planning to re-introduce legislation that could have considerable penalties for parents who do not “affirm” their child’s gender identity.

ABC affiliate 7News reports Democratic 🏛️Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Guzman is planning to re-introduce a bill that would update the definition of child abuse and neglect.

Reporter Nick Minok opened a segment on the legislation by noting Guzman claims the bill would “protect LGBTQ children from their parents and guardians who may not be affirming of their child’s sexual orientation and gender identity.”

“Her bill would expand the state’s definition of child abuse and neglect to include parents who do not affirm their child’s gender identity or sexual orientation,” he explained.

Guzman told Minok, “This is how we’re going to push back.”

“There is an investigation also in place that is not only, you know, from a social worker, but there’s also police investigation before we make the decision that there’s going to be a CPS charge,” she added.

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When asked what the potential penalties could be, Guzman stressed there has to be an investigation first, as she noted a charge could harm a parent’s employment or education.