New Jersey will allow transgender people to alter birth certificates without proof of gender reassig

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New Jersey will allow transgender people to alter birth certificates without proof of gender reassignment surgery
Washington Examiner, Jul 3, 2018, Diana Stancy Correll

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy approved legislation Tuesday that will permit transgender individuals to legally alter the sex that is recorded on birth and death certificates.

The law Murphy signed demands that New Jersey’s Registrar of Vital Statistics provide an amended birth certificate to transgender individuals and no longer requires them to provide documentation of sex reassignment surgery.

"Today is an important day for New Jersey as we continue to strive toward equality for all of our residents, regardless of sex or gender expression," Murphy, a Democrat, said in statement. "Allowing vital records to match gender identity is an important step forward that will allow transgender individuals to control the disclosure of their transgender status.”

And by creating a Transgender Equality Task Force, New Jersey can ensure that all residents receive the protections they deserve," Murphy added. "New Jersey will continue to stand with our LGBTQ residents in the continued pursuit of similar rights nationwide."

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