New Yorkers can now mark their gender as “X” on their state driver's license, learner’s permit or ID card, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday.
New Yorkers can now mark their gender as “X” on their state driver's license, learner’s permit or ID card just in time for Pride Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday.
New York now joins 21 other states in allowing Americans to mark “X” on their ID cards. The option is available at DMV’s across the state to new applicants and New Yorkers with existing ID cards, who can now change their gender from “M” of “F” to “X”. It will become available online in July. “For a trans person to have a document that shows that the government recognizes who they are is really important,” Charlie Arrowood, an attorney and co-leader in the coalition that worked on the legislation, told Gothamist. “It also means that the government is taking steps to make sure their systems are ready to handle this so that people can use the same services and access the same things as everyone else.
“It's just really affirming to me as someone who's never really felt comfortable identifying within the gender binary,” they said. “I didn't really realize how much joy I would feel until I was there in the moment with my partner who also got ‘X’ […] when I got to that point to check the boxes, I just teared up because it was the first time that like, I didn't have to choose between two things that felt like a lie.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
URBAN AGENDA: Protecting New Yorkers from Medical Debt - New York Amsterdam NewsThe COVID-19 pandemic laid bare racial inequities in New York’s health care system and exposed the deadly consequences when so many New Yorkers go without health coverage, and hundreds of thousands more are left vulnerable with inadequate coverage.
Consulte Mais informação »
Bobby Brown Delves Into the Origins of New Jack Swing, 'My Prerogative' in New Doc ClipBobby Brown recounts the origins of new jack swing and his hit “My Prerogative” in a new clip from an upcoming two-part documentary.
Consulte Mais informação »
The new WNBA season is generating excitement - New York Amsterdam NewsOnly three weeks in, and already the 2022 WNBA season is generating plenty of buzz. First-year head coach Becky Hammon has the Las Vegas Aces playing well and sitting atop the WNBA rankings.
Consulte Mais informação »
New York City schools to teach AAPI heritage under new curriculumMayor Adams announced a new curriculum to teach students about the history, culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. LisaRoznerTV reports.
Consulte Mais informação »
Controversial new Colorado law promises to fight fentanyl with new felonies and moreThe controversial legislation to combat fentanyl, which killed more than 900 people in Colorado last year, officially became state law Wednesday.
Consulte Mais informação »