SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2310        FILED ON: 8/21/2017

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Karen E. Spilka

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2310        FILED ON: 8/21/2017

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninetieth General Court
(2017-2018)

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An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, an applicant shall be permitted to designate “X” in lieu of “male” or “female” on a driver’s license issued pursuant to section 8 of chapter 90, a learner’s permit issued pursuant to section 8B of chapter 90, an identification card issued pursuant to section 8E of chapter 90 or a liquor purchase identification card issued pursuant to section 34B of chapter 138.  No documentation shall be required for such designations.  The registrar of motor vehicles may promulgate regulations to implement this act.