Ohio BMV removes gender change form, says it’s ‘not compatible’ with state law

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles eliminated the Declaration of Gender Change form required to update gender markers on state identification cards. Advocates criticized this move as sudden and a potential attempt at voter suppression, while BMV spokespersons stated that the form was discontinued because it is not compatible with current state law. Under the new policy, the BMV will record an individual's sex based solely on what appears on their birth certificate or passport.