"I am excited to announce this historic change that represents another victory in our fight to help ensure equality and respect for the LGBTQ+ community," Governor Hochul said. "In New York, we are taking action to help ensure every person feels welcomed, represented, and free to live their truth, regardless of their gender identity or expression. My administration continues to be committed to this dream by giving New Yorkers the freedom to carry an identity document that represents their true self, ensuring that New York is a place of value, love and belonging."

Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder said, "We are thrilled that our customers now can go online to privately and simply amend their license or ID to reflect who they are without fear of judgment. One small letter can have a monumental impact on a person's life and it is our privilege to give non-binary New Yorkers that opportunity."

In addition, the Budget includes landmark legislation requiring state agencies to provide an option for individuals to mark their gender or sex as a non-binary "X" on all state forms that collect gender or sex information. Agencies are also required to include that information in data collection. The Enacted Budget also enables transgender New Yorkers to change their names or gender designations on marriage certificates without leaving their dead names on them.