Wiener joined Assembly member Todd Gloria to author SB 239, which aims to change the laws that make it a felony to expose someone to HIV without their knowledge and consent.[23] Wiener said that the laws unfairly single out HIV-positive people.[24] The bill passed and was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on October 6, 2017.[25]
Wiener partnered with state Senator Toni Atkins to author SB 179 to create a third, non-binary gender option on government documents.[26][27]
Wiener authored SB 219, which protects the rights of LGBT seniors living in long-term care facilities.[28] The bill was opposed by groups who argued the bill criminalized bathroom gender designations and would force care providers to address those under their care with gender appropriate language.[29] Wiener called these arguments "transphobic" and "absurd".[30]
