Current Version
| Region | United States |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| End Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Description | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. There is no federal law on right to change gender, varies by region |
| Sources | https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/legal https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/3507206-here-are-the-states-where-you-can-and-cannot-change-your-gender-designation-on-official-documents/ https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/resources/ID-Documents-Overview.pdf |
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Revision History (5)
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| End Date | (none) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Description | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. There is no federal law on right to change gender, varies by region | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. There is no federal law on right to change gender, varies by region |
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| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Varies by Region |
| Description | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. There is no federal law on Gender affirming care, it now varies by region | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. There is no federal law on right to change gender, varies by region |
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Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "Right to change legal gender is explicitly banned in Oklahoma. https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/executive/2014.pdf"
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| Sources | https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/legal | https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/legal https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/3507206-here-are-the-states-where-you-can-and-cannot-change-your-gender-designation-on-official-documents/ https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/resources/ID-Documents-Overview.pdf |
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| Start Date | (unknown) | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Description | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. There is no federal law on Gender affirming care, it now varies by region |
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| Sources | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_rights_in_the_United_States#:~:text=Many%20U.S.%20jurisdictions%20require%20gender,retain%20their%20ability%20to%20procreate. https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/legal | https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/legal |
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| Status | |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents. |
| Sources | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_rights_in_the_United_States#:~:text=Many%20U.S.%20jurisdictions%20require%20gender,retain%20their%20ability%20to%20procreate. https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/legal |
Reports (1)
- Date is incorrect "Oklahoma requires surgery"