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John,
We have great news coming out of Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has removed the extra step of providing medical documentation to update gender markers on IDs, making the process more accessible for all trans people.
This is so important because trans people, like all people, need consistent and accurate IDs to open bank accounts, start new jobs, enroll in education programs, travel, and more.
In addition, Connecticut’s new policy now offers residents a non-binary gender designation on drivers’ licenses and non-driver identification cards, joining over a dozen other states.
Are you wondering how friendly the ID laws are in your state? Click here to learn more.
NCTE, working with partners, passed 10 state-level policies just last year to make it easier to change gender markers or to add gender-neutral options on driver’s licenses or birth certificates. This includes states like Alaska, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington.
This proactive move by the state of Connecticut is a step in the right direction, and we are encouraged to see more states working to be inclusive of trans people.
With Hope,
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Mara Keisling
NCTE Action Fund
Executive Director |
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