New Jersey allows 'X' gender marker on identification in the name of 'diversity and inclusion'

New Jersey residents now have a third gender option on state identification; "X".

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Jarryd Jaeger Vancouver, BC
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New Jersey residents now have a third gender option on state identification; "X".

As CNN reports, the "X" identifier can be used by "those who identify as nonbinary, or someone who doesn't identify as male or female", as well as "residents who don't want their gender specified on their license or other identification".

According to The Hill, 19 other states, as well as Washington, D.C., have already instated the option.

Executive director of Garden State Equality, Christian Fuscarino, stated that the new option will "allow New Jerseyans, particularly nonbinary and intersex people, to enjoy a right many of us take for granted -- having ID that accurately reflects who we are".

In a press release the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission stated that anyone can change their gender marker by "self-attestation". All one has to do is "surrender their current license or ID and pay the standard fee of $11.00".

MVC Chief Administrator Sue Fulton said in the release, "Diversity and inclusion are core values for New Jersey, and for all of us at the MVC". She went on to say, "We know this new option will be deeply impactful for many residents, as access to resources and the ability to live and work freely so often hinges on having documentation that correctly reflects your identity".

The plan was originally announced in February 2020 however it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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