FACT FOCUS: Critics twist California bill that would weigh gender-identity support in custody cases

California lawmakers have approved a bill that would instruct courts to consider, among many other factors, whether a parent affirms a child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions. It's now pending approval by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. But misleading posts on social media are suggesting the measure would mean that any parent who doesn’t support a child’s gender identity will lose custody of their children. In reality, the bill is specific to custody cases and does not require judges to rule in a specific way. The bill doesn't address specific forms of affirmation, such as surgery, despite misleading claims.