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Legislative Lens is a monthly policy and legislative update series produced by the Family Law Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association (CLA FLEXCOM). Hosted by Certified Family Law Specialists Leslie Abrigo and Shanon Quinley, the series breaks down key developments in California family law, proposed bills, policy updates, position letters, and issues shaping families statewide. Episodes may also feature special guests from the legal community, offering diverse perspectives on local community service and work, policy, practice, and emerging trends.

There has been a dramatic increase in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation over the past couple of years. States are taking sides in a fairly dramatic way, with “red” states curbing rights and access to services and “blue” states (such as California) enacting legislation and adopting policies to try to make up for this.