HB 4171
Gender identification on forms of ID
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill clarifies how sex is classified on West Virginia birth certificates and identification documents. It specifies requirements for revising the sex on driver’s licenses, identification cards, and instruction permits. The bill also addresses paternity determination, outlining the necessary documentation and procedures for establishing a child’s legal parents, including requirements for affidavits and genetic testing. Finally, it mandates specific documentation for changing a person’s gender designation on identification documents following gender-affirming medical procedures or a court order.
Key provisions
- Clarifies sex classification on original birth certificates.
- Establishes requirements to revise sex on driver’s licenses, identification cards, and instruction permits.
- Outlines procedures for paternity determination, including affidavit and genetic testing requirements.
- Specifies documentation needed to change gender designation on identification documents after gender-affirming procedures or a court order.
- Requires applicants to hold an instruction permit for a minimum of 30 days.
- Addresses the listing of birth certificates, specifying that the term ‘non-binary’ is not permitted.
- Details the information required on driver’s license applications, including medical conditions and veteran status.
- Establishes a process for rescinding acknowledgements of paternity.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking birth certificates and identification documents in West Virginia.
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