Gender Identity Law (Argentina)

Gender Identity Law
National Congress of Argentina
CitationLaw 26,743
Territorial extentArgentina
Passed byChamber of Deputies
Passed1 December 2011
Passed bySenate
Passed9 May 2012
Enacted24 May 2012
Effective1 June 2012[a]
Legislative history
First chamber: Chamber of Deputies
Introduced by
Introduced8 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.

  1. ^ "Código Civil de la Nación". InfoLeg. Retrieved 14 January 2024.


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