Signed by Governor Jerry Brown, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that establishes the ability for transgendered individuals to obtain new birth certificates that reflect their change in gender.

Highlights:

• Establishes that an individual who has undergone gender transition treatment for may file a petition with the superior court in any county when seeking a judgment recognizing the change of gender (Sec. 1).

• Requires that a transgendered individual provide medical documentation of having undergone clinically appropriate treatment for the purpose of gender transition (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that the new birth certificate indicates the sex of the registrant as specified in the judgment of the court and will reflect any change of name specified in the application if accompanied by a court order (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the ability for transgendered individuals to obtain new birth certificates that reflect their change in gender.

Highlights:

• Establishes that an individual who has undergone gender transition treatment for may file a petition with the superior court in any county when seeking a judgment recognizing the change of gender (Sec. 1).

• Requires that a transgendered individual provide medical documentation of having undergone clinically appropriate treatment for the purpose of gender transition (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that the new birth certificate indicates the sex of the registrant as specified in the judgment of the court and will reflect any change of name specified in the application if accompanied by a court order (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text