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Bill 64, Chosen Family Day Act, 2023

Wong-Tam, Kristyn

Andrew, Jill

Hunter, Mitzie

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The

Bill proclaims February 22 in each year as Chosen Family Day .

Bill 64 2023

Act to proclaim Chosen Family Day

Preamble

Chosen

families are made up of individuals who may not be biologically related to one

another. These families are especially important to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who

may have been rejected by their biological families. Chosen families are picked

instead of assigned, providing each individual the freedom to choose how they

want to be understood and loved. Chosen families help to impart a sense of

acceptance and belonging in 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

Chosen

families grew out of the ballroom culture within Black communities which

provided spaces of belonging for many racialized members of the 2SLGBTQIA+

community.

Chosen

Family Day, held on February 22 of each year, celebrates the importance of

chosen families.

Therefore,

His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Chosen

Family Day

1 February 22 in each

year is proclaimed as Chosen Family Day.

Commencement

This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Chosen Family Day Act, 2023 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

February 22, 2023

First Reading

Ordered for Second Reading

February 22, 2023

First Reading

Vote

Carried

First Reading

February 22, 2023

Carried

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