Media is buzzing about the new ability for Hawaii born citizens to legally chan
ge their gender on their birth certificate. This has long been a struggle for many. “Hawai‘i lawmakers passed a bill last week that will enable individuals who disagree with the gender designation shown on their birth certification to have it legally changed.” According to the Big Island Now.com Hawai’i article, this is an historic decision allowing a recommendation from a Doctor or mental health professional for the legal change. Now many wait to see which states will follow.