Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Board of Health Regulations Governing Vital Records [12 VAC 5 ‑ 550]
Action Amend regulations following periodic review - Change of Sex
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 10/4/2019
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8/6/19  5:02 pm
Commenter: Amber Beichler

I support the policy update!
 

Since I was born in PA, I can change my birth certificate whenever with ease. But in VA, the current policy presents an obstacle for transgender people to fully integrate. Not every transgender person wants to get surgery, and it's not a requirement to being trans!

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