AB 103: Relating to: school board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.
AB 103 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis proposed law would create new rules for how schools handle requests from students who want to change their name or pronouns. It is currently being debated in the state Assembly.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified impact on environment
Risks
- No identified impact on environment
Economy
Benefits
- No direct sector effect identified
Risks
- No direct sector effect identified
Society
Benefits
- Promotes transparency in parental notification
Risks
- Creates potential risks to student privacy and safety
- Increases administrative and legal conflict within schools
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
High potential for litigation regarding student privacy rights
Abstract provided lacks specific policy language or requirements
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Enacted
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