CA Gov. Brown Signs Nonbinary Identification Option & Other LGBTQ Equality Bills

October 16, 2017 - California Governor Jerry Brown has signed several bills into law that will ensure fairness and equality for LGBTQ Californians including a bill that will allow for a nonbinary gender marker on state issued IDs, a bill of rights protecting LGBTQ seniors, and an update to the state's HIV criminalization laws.

SB 179, the Gender Recognition Act, will create a nonbinary gender marker option for state issued IDs and streamline the currently burdensome process for transgender people to change their gender markers.

"I've never been more proud to live in California, and I can't wait to change my driver's license to reflect my nonbinary gender," said Mark Snyder, Director of Communications. "Nonbinary and transgender people are your friends, family, and neighbors. We are part of the fabric of this state and nation. This commonsense law will eliminate unnecessary barriers for people like me, enabling us to live free from the discrimination we endure when our IDs don't match our true selves."

Equality Federation thanks the Governor for his steadfast allyship, and congratulates Equality California, Transgender Law Center, and all of the advocates and families who worked so hard for these victories.

For a full list and detailed information about the bills please visit Federation member Equality California's website. To see all the bills signed and vetoed by the Governor this session, visit the website of Governor Jerry Brown.

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