Press release Queermed: The self-determination law is coming
- Samson Grzybek
- Köln
- In today’s Bundestag session, the Self-Determination Act was passed with the support of the SPD, FPD, Bündnis 90 /DIE GRÜNEN and the DIE LINKE group.
- Queermed’s managing director and founder Sara Grzybek welcomes the abolition of the Transsexuals Act, but sees some necessary improvements in the bill that was passed
In today’s session of the Bundestag, a vote was held in favor of the “Act on Self-Determination with regard to Sex Registration and on the Amendment of Further Provisions” (SBBG):
- 374 Yes
- 231 no
- 11 abstentions
This means that the bill can be passed and the “Transexuals Act” (TSG) can be abolished.
From November 1, 2024, it will only be possible for people to change their gender entry and first name by self-disclosure to the registry office.
The Transsexuals Act has been abolished!
The following points are no longer applicable:
- medical certificates
- obligatory appraisal
- expensive court proceedings
The Self-Determination Act is coming!
In addition to several improvements to the law following the latest input from organizations, professional associations, experts and communities:
- no data transfer to law enforcement and security authorities after change of gender entry
- trans*female parents can be entered in the birth register without court proceedings
- no more exception for the prohibition of disclosure for close relatives
Queermed CEO and founder Sara Grzybek also commented:
“After years of waiting, the time has finally come: the Self-Determination Act is coming and it is a right and important step towards a somewhat easier future for many trans*, inter* and non-binary people. This means that the unlawful “Transsexuals Act” will finally be abolished. Thank you that so many of you were so loud and in solidarity with us and continue to stand up for us.”
Unfortunately, the following points are still part of the SBBG:
- Domestic rights regulation (especially to the detriment of trans*women)
- Introduction of the counseling declaration for minors
- People without German citizenship, without a permanent or renewable residence permit are excluded from the SBGG
- Discrimination against legally incompetent persons
“We must not allow ourselves to be intimidated by misanthropic statements and actions. We must continue to speak out and stand up for trans*, inter* and non-binary people who still experience a lot of discrimination and violence. In the same breath, we must continue to demand improvements to the SBGG, which unfortunately still made it into the agreed law. We demand free self-determination for all people,” says Queermed CEO and founder Sara Grzybek.
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