HB1796

House Bill 1796 mandates that all Arkansas driver’s licenses and identification cards display gender information exclusively as 'M' for male or 'F' for female. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of an 'X' designation or the absence of gender information on these documents. If an applicant provides documentation with 'X' or no gender information, they must designate 'M' or 'F' on an official form to receive a license or ID card. The bill also establishes a process for individuals to amend their gender information on existing cards by providing certified documentation, such as an amended birth certificate. Additionally, the Office of Driver Services is authorized to update existing records that currently list gender as 'X' to reflect 'M' or 'F' based on other identity documents on file. Failure to provide a binary gender designation results in the denial of the application for a license or identification card.