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Illinois Improves Process to Change Gender on Birth Certificates

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Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it became easier for Illinois residents to change the gender listed on their birth certificate as of July 1. The update to the state's Vital Records Act that took effect at the conclusion of Pride Month was enacted under HB0009. The change makes gender-affirming documentation more accessible and recognizes the distinction between biological sex and gender for many transgender individuals.
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STL News broke the news in Missouri, United States on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
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