January 1, new Yorkers can specify a third gender in birth certificates
From 1 January 2019, the citizens of new York can indicate in the birth certificates that they are gender neutral. On Tuesday, the state enacted a law that allows its residents to choose a third option of «X». To change the gender on the birth certificate genderqueers do not need to provide a medical report — simply submit a written request, specifying a preferred gender. «The Department of health recognizes…