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Asia. 2026 identity-law amendment.
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2026

The 2026 Transgender Persons Amendment Act routes identity certificates through a medical board.

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Asia. 2026 identity-law amendment.

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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 amends the 2019 identity and welfare statute. It revises who counts as a transgender person, omits the self-perceived-identity provision, and routes identity certificates through a medical board.

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