Entry #2890: Right to change legal gender in New York

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Region	New York
Issue	Right to change legal gender
Status	Legal, no restrictions
Start Date	Jun 24, 2021
End Date	(none)
Description	The 2021 Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their driver's licenses or permits. Anyone 17 and over can do so without a parent, while those 16 and younger need parental approval. The Gender Recognition Act repealed clauses which require an applicant for a driver's license to submit proof of fitness.
Sources	https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4402 https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm

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Apr 2, 2025

edited by jadeywadey. spelling, wording and grammar clean up

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Description	The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions.	The 2021 Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their driver's licenses or permits. Anyone 17 and over can do so without a parent, while those 16 and younger need parental approval. The Gender Recognition Act repealed clauses which require an applicant for a driver's license to submit proof of fitness.
Description	Show Difference The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions. 2021 Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their driver's licenses or permits. Anyone 17 and over can do so without a parent, while those 16 and younger need parental approval. The Gender Recognition Act repealed clauses which require an applicant for a driver's license to submit proof of fitness.

Dec 15, 2024

edited by qcksws. added the press release from the DOH for the date for gender "X" on birth certificates

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Description	The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions.	The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions.
Description	Show Difference The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions. Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions.
Sources	https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4402	https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4402 https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm
Sources	Show Difference https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4402 https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4402 https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm

Apr 19, 2024

edited by Unknownmiles. June 24th is accurate

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Start Date	Jun 21, 2021	Jun 24, 2021

Apr 19, 2024

edited by qcksws. added more to the date

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Start Date	2021	Jun 21, 2021

Apr 19, 2024

edited by qcksws. added more information and fixed the date, the bill was made in 2017. It was never passed until 2021 by Former Governor Cuomo

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Start Date	2017	2021
Description	The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. That has been repelled under GRA,	The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions.
Description	Show Difference The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. That has been repelled under GRA, Driver's Licenses and Permits and Birth Certificates all have the X gender marker, this allows people of all genders to select the marker without repercussions.
Sources	https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465	https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4402
Sources	Show Difference https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4402

Jan 7, 2024

edited by qcksws. Weak response to the description, fixed sources

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Start Date	(unknown)	2017
Description	Non binary options on birth certificates by 2020.	The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. That has been repelled under GRA,
Description	Show Difference Non binary options on birth certificates by 2020. The Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their drivers licenses or permits. Anyone over 17 is able to do so without a parent, Under 17 requires a parent. Gender Recognition Act was introduced in 2017 but was made law in 2021, and is still currently active. Gender Recognition Act repelled subdivision 1 of section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law, which requires an applicant for a driver license to submit proof of fitness. That has been repelled under GRA,
Sources	http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/conversion_therapy	https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465
Sources	Show Difference http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/conversion_therapy https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-01-09_x_gender.htm#:~:text=New%20Yorkers%20aged%2017%20years,a%20"X"%20gender%20designation. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5465

Jul 10, 2022

edited by tsusamu

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Description	Non binary options pending on birth certificates starting Jan 1, 2019.	Non binary options on birth certificates by 2020.
Description	Show Difference Non binary options pending on birth certificates starting Jan 1, 2019. by 2020.

Sep 14, 2018

edited by Ausyk

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Description	Non binary options pending state wide.	Non binary options pending on birth certificates starting Jan 1, 2019.
Description	Show Difference Non binary options pending state wide. on birth certificates starting Jan 1, 2019.

Aug 31, 2018

edited by Ausyk

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Sources	See more at: http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws#sthash.pBJLKwfg.dpuf	http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/conversion_therapy
Sources	Show Difference See more at: http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws#sthash.pBJLKwfg.dpuf http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/conversion_therapy

Aug 31, 2018

edited by Ausyk

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Description	State requires documentation from by a limited range of licensed professionals in order to change gender marker. Does not require sex reassignment surgery.	Non binary options pending state wide.
Description	Show Difference State requires documentation from by a limited range of licensed professionals in order to change gender marker. Does not require sex reassignment surgery. Non binary options pending state wide.

Jul 30, 2016

created by Ausyk

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	Original entry
Status	Legal, no restrictions
Start Date	(unknown)
End Date	(none)
Description	State requires documentation from by a limited range of licensed professionals in order to change gender marker. Does not require sex reassignment surgery.
Sources	See more at: http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/identity_document_laws#sthash.pBJLKwfg.dpuf