Ohio BMV Blocks Trans Gender Updates | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Ohio’s BMV has abruptly stopped accepting a key form used by transgender residents to update gender markers on IDs, now requiring updated birth certificates or passports instead. This move follows last year’s state law recognizing only two sexes and comes without warning or grace period, sparking outrage from advocacy groups like Equality Ohio, who accuse the BMV of intentionally creating barriers—potentially even affecting voting rights. While legal name changes remain unaffected, updating gender markers now faces added hurdles, raising serious concerns about transparency and intent. Listen…