Equal ID Act

Bill Number: AB 1185

Assembly Bill 1185 would allow qualified transgender people born in California to return to the county of their birth to obtain a new birth certificate reflecting the correct gender, as well as any accompanying name change.

Status: Introduced on February 27, 2009, passed Assembly Judiciary Committee, passed Assembly, Passed Senate Judiciary Committee by a 3-2 vote. Passed the Senate on September 1, 2009 by a 22-14 vote.  Vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger.

Author: Assembly Member Ted Lieu

BACKGROUND ON AB 1185:

• AB 1185 Fact Sheet (.doc)
• Sample Support Letter (.doc)
• Official Legislative Documents for AB 1185
• Governor's Veto Message (.pdf)

PRESS RELEASE:

• Lieu Introduces Equal ID Act in California Assembly
  2-27-2009
• Equal ID Act Passes Key Assembly Committee
  5-12-2009
• Equal ID Act Passes California Assembly
  5-21-2009
• Equal ID Act Passes Key Senate Committee
  6-16-2009
• California Legislature Approves Equal ID Act
  9-1-2009