Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender

By The Associated Press on April 17, 2024.

The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16.

Young people under 18 will still need approval by a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.

The vote was 234 for and 94 against with 21 listed as absent.