On the other hand, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, said, “Today is a landmark day for our city. New York is sending a clear message to people who are transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary that we are here for you.”
Meanwhile, NYC Unity Project Director Ashe McGovern, commented, “This legislation is a historic and vital step forward for our city and country. As a non-binary trans person, I intimately understand the discrimination our communities face as a result of mismatched or inaccurate identity documents. With this move, the Mayor is signaling clearly that New York City sees us, hears us, and deeply supports our fundamental right to self-determination.”
New York City joins a list of jurisdictions across the United States and the world in adding a third “X” gender option to official government documents.
The states of California, Oregon, and Washington added the “X” gender category on birth certificates and driver’s licenses. New Jersey added it on birth certificates while Maine on driver’s licenses.
