Entry #15237: Right to change legal gender in California

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RegionCalifornia
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Start Date2014
End DateOct 14, 2017
DescriptionIn 2014, California removed the surgical requirement for legal gender recognition but still required proof of “appropriate medical treatment”.
Sourceshttp://lambdalegal.org/publication/changing-birth-certificate-sex-designations-state-by-state-guidelines/


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edited by jadeywadey. fixed a minor date clash

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created by DaisyGeekyTrans

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Original entry
StatusLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Start Date2014
End DateOct 15, 2017
DescriptionIn 2014, California removed the surgical requirement for legal gender recognition but still required proof of “appropriate medical treatment”.
Sourceshttp://lambdalegal.org/publication/changing-birth-certificate-sex-designations-state-by-state-guidelines/