Bill > S00056

This bill enacts the "Gender Recognition Act" and makes several changes related to gender identity and birth certificates in New York. It amends the Civil Rights Law to allow individuals to change their sex designation through an affidavit, without requiring additional medical evidence. The bill also requires that state-issued IDs and driver's licenses display the sex designation (M, F, or X) as certified by the applicant, and allows individuals to amend this designation upon request. Additionally, the bill allows parents to choose to be designated as "father", "mother", or "parent" on their child's birth certificate. Overall, the bill aims to provide greater recognition and support for transgender and non-binary individuals in New York.