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Transgender service members are facing a painful choice: leave voluntarily for an honorable discharge to preserve benefits, or risk involuntary separation that could jeopardize healthcare and future support. Though a federal court recently signaled the ban may be unconstitutional, many are still forced to make tough decisions—some even fearing legal consequences for not complying. California is now proposing legislation to ease their transition, offering expedited licensing, housing priority, and vital support services. The bill aims to ensure all who served honorably get the care they deserve, even if their departure was shaped by policy—not choice.

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