California Health and Safety Code CHAPTER 2.45 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights

  • Section 1439.50.
    For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Gender expression” has the same meaning as defined in Section 51 of the Civil...
  • Section 1439.51.
    (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), it shall be unlawful for a long-term care facility or facility staff to take any of the following actions...
  • Section 1439.52.
    A facility shall employ procedures for recordkeeping, including, but not limited to, records generated at the time of admission, that include the gender identity, correct...
  • Section 1439.53.
    (a) Long-term care facilities shall protect personally identifiable information regarding residents’ sexual orientation, whether a resident is transgender, a resident’s transition history, and HIV status from...
  • Section 1439.54.
    A violation of this chapter shall be treated as a violation under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250), Chapter 2.4 (commencing with Section 1417), or...

Last modified: October 22, 2018