https://www.wfyi.org/tags/gender-identity gender identity en-US Copyright Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-28/aclu-of-indiana-files-lawsuit-to-challenge-halt-on-gender-change-requests-for-birth-records The Indiana Department of Health issued guidance to local and county health departments to stop accepting gender change requests for Indiana birth records. IDOH said it was to comply with Gov. Mike Braun’s March 4 executive order that directed agencies to “enforce the biological binary” of gender. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-28/aclu-of-indiana-files-lawsuit-to-challenge-halt-on-gender-change-requests-for-birth-records Lauren Chapman https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-02-27/ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-allowed-to-take-effect-in-indiana Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is being allowed to take effect by a federal appeals court in Chicago. The order was issued Tuesday by a panel of justices on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-02-27/ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-allowed-to-take-effect-in-indiana Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-11-22/expert-significant-chance-scotus-hears-msd-martinsvilles-appeal-over-bathroom-lawsuit An Indiana school district is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case concerning a student’s right to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-11-22/expert-significant-chance-scotus-hears-msd-martinsvilles-appeal-over-bathroom-lawsuit Kirsten Adair https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-05-10/rokita-appeals-ruling-on-nonbinary-gender-marker-for-licenses-ids Attorney General Todd Rokita is appealing a ruling that would allow people to use a nonbinary gender marker X on their drivers licenses through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-05-10/rokita-appeals-ruling-on-nonbinary-gender-marker-for-licenses-ids Brandon Smith https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2020-03-11/indiana-ag-says-state-agencies-cant-use-nonbinary-marker Indiana agencies are not allowed to use an "X" gender designation on identification documents for residents who don't identify as male or female, the state attorney general said. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2020-03-11/indiana-ag-says-state-agencies-cant-use-nonbinary-marker Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2020-01-03/proposed-legislation-to-undo-bmv-gender-change-rule-likely Lawmakers will likely file legislation in the 2020 session over proposed rules at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for Hoosiers to change the gender on their drivers license. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2020-01-03/proposed-legislation-to-undo-bmv-gender-change-rule-likely Brandon Smith https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-11-25/bmv-hears-public-comment-on-drivers-license-gender-change-proposal The public got a chance to comment Monday, in person, about a proposed rule at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles that allows people to change the gender on their drivers license. Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-11-25/bmv-hears-public-comment-on-drivers-license-gender-change-proposal Brandon Smith https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-10-07/indiana-bmv-puts-nonbinary-gender-option-for-ids-on-hold State Attorney General Curtis Hill stalled the proposal last month, citing insufficient public notification. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-10-07/indiana-bmv-puts-nonbinary-gender-option-for-ids-on-hold Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-09-09/indiana-official-stalls-bmv-gender-change-rule The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says the state's attorney general has stalled a measure that would allow people to change their gender on driver's licenses and IDs. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-09-09/indiana-official-stalls-bmv-gender-change-rule Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/education/2019-05-08/hse-votes-to-add-gender-identity-sexual-orientation-to-non-discrimination-policy The consideration of the policy sparked public outcry and death threats towards school board members. Wed, 08 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2019-05-08/hse-votes-to-add-gender-identity-sexual-orientation-to-non-discrimination-policy Carter Barrett