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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gustaf Kilander

California law that toy stores must have gender neutral aisles takes effect

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Major retailers in California are now required to have gender-neutral aisles for children’s toys after a new state law went into effect.

The legislation went into effect on Monday after Governor Gavin Newsom signed it into law in 2021, applying to retailers with physical stores in the state and which sell products for childcare or toys. Only retailers with 500 or more employees are affected by the change, requiring them to have a gender-neutral section.

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