Florida Implements Ban on Gender Changes for Driver's Licenses

Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has instructed county tax collectors not to issue replacement IDs or driver’s licenses for transgender residents seeking to change the gender on their card, in line with a new policy that aligns with the state's current law requiring identification by sex at birth. This move follows recent legislation banning gender-affirming treatments for children and imposing restrictions for adults, prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and concerns about potential discrimination and vulnerability for transgender individuals.