GGBA executive director Terry Beswick recently facilitated the formation of a new California LGBTQ+ Chambers of Commerce Alliance, including all eight chambers in Sacramento, Silicon Valley, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach and San Francisco. As its first official act, the new alliance endorsed California State Senator Scott Wiener's SB923 - the TGI Inclusive Care Act, which will require a range of health care providers, their staff, and health insurer staff to complete cultural competency training regarding trans-inclusive health care. SB 923 will also require health care service plans to publish a list of in-network providers who provide gender-affirming services. The Alliance plans to focus on statewide advocacy initiatives supporting member chambers.
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