The number of Virginians who have changed the sex listed on their birth certificate increased from 166 during fiscal year 2020 to 275 in fiscal year 2021 and 384 in fiscal year 2022, according to Virginia Department of Health Director of Communications Maria Reppas.
By my count, that’s 825 so far.
The registrations follow a 2020 law that streamlined the process for people to change their birth certificates with the state registrar.
“When many LGBTQ folks are looking to move from less restricted states to states that offer more protections and safety, Virginia is one of the states that people are looking at,” Narissa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia, told the Virginia Mercury. “We are a beacon of hope for many around the country, but especially in the South, and we should do our part to remain that way.”
Hmmm…. If the law allows trans people to change their Virginia birth certificates, how does that make Virginia more inviting to people moving here from other states? Just asking.
