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New Hampshire adds non-binary 'X' option to licenses

Law took effect Jan. 1

An "X" gender option is now available for driver's licenses in New Hampshire.
An "X" gender option is now available for driver's licenses in New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire adds non-binary 'X' option to licenses

Law took effect Jan. 1

New Hampshire residents now have a third option for indicating gender on their driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards.>> Download the FREE WMUR app Thursday is the first day people can submit paperwork to have an "X" appear on their licenses and IDs if they don't identify as male or female. Republican Gov. Chris Sununu allowed a bill making the change to become law without his signature in July. At least a dozen other states have similar laws.

New Hampshire residents now have a third option for indicating gender on their driver's licenses and state-issued identification cards.

>> Download the FREE WMUR app

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Thursday is the first day people can submit paperwork to have an "X" appear on their licenses and IDs if they don't identify as male or female.

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu allowed a bill making the change to become law without his signature in July.

At least a dozen other states have similar laws.