While California already has included gender identity in its non-discrimination statute within the definition of the term "gender", the term "gender identity" would be directly included in the main text of the statute.
California’s transgender protection bill makes progress - PinkNews.co.uk: "A California bill to improve legal protections for trans people has been approved by the state assembly.
The Gender Nondiscrimination Act (AB 887) passed with bipartisan support on a 54-24 vote on Monday. It will now go to the state Senate."