Bill > A00032

This bill requires all municipalities in New York State that collect demographic information about a person's gender or sex to update their forms and data systems to include a "x" gender option. Specifically, the bill mandates that when municipalities collect gender-related information, they must provide individuals with the choice to select "x" as their gender designation. The legislation applies to both physical and online forms, and requires updates to be made during routine business processes, such as when forms are being reordered or websites are being revised. This means municipalities must incorporate the "x" option when reprinting forms, updating websites, modifying online services, and adjusting any related links or sharing methods. The bill aims to provide more inclusive gender identification options for individuals who do not identify within the traditional male/female binary, and the changes will take effect immediately upon passage. By mandating these updates across all New York municipalities, the bill seeks to create a more comprehensive and respectful approach to gender designation in official documentation.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A32