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Kansas Law Strips 1,700 Transgender IDs, Sparks Outrage

2/26/2026

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Kansas will invalidate about 1,700 driver's licenses and birth certificates held by transgender residents, as a new law takes effect Thursday.
The law overrides Governor Laura Kelly's veto and requires reversing previously issued documents reflecting gender identity.
Officials expect issuing replacement documents for affected individuals, who will incur replacement costs.
Activists say the measure creates an unsafe environment, while Kansas is seen as a leader in restricting transgender rights.

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Kansas will invalidate about 1,700 driver's licenses and birth certificates held by transgender residents, as a new law takes effect Thursday.
The law overrides Governor Laura Kelly's veto and requires reversing previously issued documents reflecting gender identity.
Officials expect issuing replacement documents for affected individuals, who will incur replacement costs.
Activists say the measure creates an unsafe environment, while Kansas is seen as a leader in restricting transgender rights.