In an effort to protect unborn children, California has banned the practice of “gender reveal” parties. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law Sunday at the Lions Den Bar and Lounge, a popular San Francisco Drag club. Kim Johnson, California’s Director of Social Services, proudly announced the passage of the bill. “This is such a pivotal moment in promoting the social well being of children in California,” she gushed. “And It’s about time California bans gender reveal parties. A disgusting practice, I might add. This is a clear message to cis parents that they are no longer the arbiters of our state’s children.”
The bill makes gender reveal parties for unborn children a class 1 felony and carries a $50,000 fine and minimum sentence of 10 years. Parents are allowed to have gender reveal parties for children as young as six. however, they still require a special permit, completion of 60 hours of gender neutrality training, and a psychological evaluation by the state.
The new law was heralded by trans activists as groundbreaking. Bob Onnit, A spokesperson for the LgbTq+n community had this to say. “This law is awesome. I mean for real. How could any kid know what gender he/she is if they’ve never attended a drag show?”