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Title: Lieu bill would allow transgendered people new birth certificates
Post by: Natasha on May 27, 2009, 05:17:50 PM
Post by: Natasha on May 27, 2009, 05:17:50 PM
Lieu bill would allow transgendered people new birth certificates
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12455135 (http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12455135)
Gene Maddaus
5/26/09
Once an opponent of same-sex unions, South Bay Assemblyman Ted Lieu is
running for attorney general as a strong supporter of gay marriage and
an opponent of Proposition 8.
But Lieu has also taken it a step further, authoring legislation that
would allow all transgendered people born in California to get a new
birth certificate reflecting their new gender - even if they no longer
live in the state.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12455135 (http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12455135)
Gene Maddaus
5/26/09
Once an opponent of same-sex unions, South Bay Assemblyman Ted Lieu is
running for attorney general as a strong supporter of gay marriage and
an opponent of Proposition 8.
But Lieu has also taken it a step further, authoring legislation that
would allow all transgendered people born in California to get a new
birth certificate reflecting their new gender - even if they no longer
live in the state.
Title: Re: Lieu bill would allow transgendered people new birth certificates
Post by: lisagurl on May 27, 2009, 08:49:20 PM
Post by: lisagurl on May 27, 2009, 08:49:20 PM
You have to change your BC in the state you are born in. If you no longer reside there it becomes more difficult because many states require court attendance. Also each state requires different forms and documents making it almost impossible. If the Feds made a law requiring the states to accept a passport as the only proof to change BC the problem would be solved. Where is homeland security when you need them?
Title: Re: Lieu bill would allow transgendered people new birth certificates
Post by: Mister on May 28, 2009, 03:47:48 AM
Post by: Mister on May 28, 2009, 03:47:48 AM
Forget the BC. Get a passport instead.