New law allows Illinoisans to change sex on birth certificate without doctor’s affirmation – Capitol News IL

The law is the latest passed in Illinois that expands protections for transgender individuals, following protections for gender-affirming care and a measure allowing people previously convicted of felonies to change their name “due to marriage, religious beliefs, status as a victim of trafficking or gender-related identity.”

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