In a radical step forward for gender representation, there are now 11 states where citizens can put “undesignated/nonbinary” on their birth certificates, no longer limited by “male” and “female” labels.
Here are the states where this is an option…
The List
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Washington D.C.
- Maine
- Minnesota
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Utah
- Washington
What Can Be Done in Your State?
If your state isn’t on the list (even if it is, there is likely more work to be done), there are things you can do to help propel the cause of representation and ending discrimination.
This resource from the Human Rights Campaign is a great place to begin finding new ways to get involved in your area.
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