This legislation, titled the REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act, amends the REAL ID Act of 2005 to provide states with greater flexibility regarding gender identification on official documents. Specifically, it allows states to determine whether to require a gender or sex field on driver's licenses and identification cards issued to individuals. Should a state opt to include such a field, the bill mandates that individuals can indicate their appropriate designation without requiring additional documentation , such as a doctor's note. Furthermore, any state choosing to list gender or sex must also provide an "unspecified or other" designation in addition to the traditional "male" or "female" options, ensuring more inclusive identification practices.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E489)
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REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act
USA119th CongressHR-3669| House
| Updated: 6/2/2025
This legislation, titled the REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act, amends the REAL ID Act of 2005 to provide states with greater flexibility regarding gender identification on official documents. Specifically, it allows states to determine whether to require a gender or sex field on driver's licenses and identification cards issued to individuals. Should a state opt to include such a field, the bill mandates that individuals can indicate their appropriate designation without requiring additional documentation , such as a doctor's note. Furthermore, any state choosing to list gender or sex must also provide an "unspecified or other" designation in addition to the traditional "male" or "female" options, ensuring more inclusive identification practices.