| Gender Identity Law | |
|---|---|
| National Congress of Argentina | |
| Citation | Law 26,743 |
| Territorial extent | Argentina |
| Passed by | Chamber of Deputies |
| Passed | 1 December 2011 |
| Passed by | Senate |
| Passed | 9 May 2012 |
| Enacted | 24 May 2012 |
| Effective | 1 June 2012[a] |
| Legislative history | |
| First chamber: Chamber of Deputies | |
| Introduced by | |
| Introduced | 8 November 2011 |
| Summary | |
| Recognition of self-perceived gender identity in government documents and healthcare | |
| Keywords | |
| Status: In force | |
The Gender Identity Law (Spanish: Ley de identidad de género), Argentina's law number 26,743, allows transgender people to be treated according to their gender identity and have their personal documents registered with the corresponding name and gender. In addition, it orders that all medical treatments for transitioning be included in the Compulsory Medical Program, which guarantees coverage by practices throughout the health system, both public and private. Approved by the Senate on 9 May 2012 and promulgated on 24 May, it has been lauded by the United Nations as a pioneering step for transgender rights in the region.
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