ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PASSED LEGISLATION THIS WEEK MAKING IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO CHANGE THE GENDER ON THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE. 

UNDER THE BILL, THOSE NOT IDENTIFYING WITH THE GENDER ON THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE CAN GET IT UPDATED WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S NOTE SAYS SENATOR LAURA FINE OF GLENVIEW.

FINE SAYS THIS BRINGS BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS IN LINE WITH ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSES. THOSE SEEKING A CHANGE CAN CHOOSE THE GENDER DESIGNATION OF MALE, FEMALE OR "X".

THE BILL STILL MUST BE SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR. IF THAT HAPPENS, THIS WOULD TAKE EFFECT IN JULY.