Christian Pastors Argue That the New California LGBTQ Hate Speech Law Is Disguised as Indoctrination
The law expands harassment training for employers with 5 or more workers and adds guidance on speech that vilifies or incites hatred, supporters said.
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1803 on September 27, 2026, requiring employers with five or more employees to include training on speech that "vilifies, humiliates, or incites hatred" by January 1, 2028.
- The legislation expands existing sexual harassment training frameworks; Equality California argues it addresses gaps protecting employees from hostile work environments, while also including AB 1578 directing state officials to receive anti-hate speech instruction.
- Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and California Family Council Vice President Greg Burt warn the law lacks clear definitions for "hate speech," potentially infringing on religious institutions' ability to express traditional beliefs.
- Hibbs argued the bill's lack of specific exemption allows government to act as "moral police" over churches; Burt added the training could promote state-backed approaches to gender and sexuality questions.
- Legal analysis notes the precise implications for religious organizations remain uncertain as employers approach the 2028 effective date, potentially creating difficult decisions regarding workplace speech and religious belief accommodation.
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