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Ohio BMV policy change sparks concern

Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has stopped accepting a gender marker change form used by transgender residents, citing new state law.

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What happened Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has stopped accepting a gender marker change form used by transgender residents, citing new state law.
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CenterOhio BMV policy change sparks concern

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OregonianNews report · Aug 19, 10:00 AM

Ohio BMV policy change sparks concern

Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has stopped accepting a gender marker change form used by transgender residents, citing new state law.

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Aug 19, 10:00 AM

Ohio BMV policy change sparks concern

Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has stopped accepting a gender marker change form used by transgender residents, citing new state law.

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Aug 19, 10:00 AM: Oregonian joined the source map.

Aug 19, 10:00 AM: The Birmingham News (AL.com) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.