Trans Kansans brace for rapid ID and restroom rules under new law

A fast-tracked Kansas law requires about 1,800 transgender residents to surrender and replace their driver’s licenses and birth certificates, and mandates restroom use in government buildings be aligned with birth sex. The law took effect within days of a veto override, prompting fear, confusion, and mobilization among trans Kansans and LGBTQ activists. Some are updating IDs or facing potential legal challenges, while organizers push for lawsuits, legislation, and mutual-aid support; others worry about vulnerable youth and even consider leaving the state if conditions don’t improve.