In a win for trans people, their families, and healthcare providers in the state, California has passed a new budget that includes funds to protect gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare from federal funding interference. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the budget, which was the result of extensive lobbying from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, including TransFamily Support Services.

“This historic investment will help keep care accessible, support the providers doing this lifesaving work, and remind trans young people that California will not abandon them,” said Kathy Moehlig, director of TransFamily Support Services.

The 2026-27 budget sets aside $26 million to support gender-affirming care access in the state, as proposed by a coalition of LGBTQ+, healthcare, and civil rights organizations earlier this year. The fund will be disbursed through grants to ensure that providers have “meaningful resources” not only to continue providing gender-affirming care to existing patients but also to expand their offerings.