Non-binary people will be able to run for political office in New York after new law signed by Kathy Hochul

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NEW YORK – The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, signed this Sunday, the day the LGTBQ+ Pride parade is celebrated in the Big Apple, the Gender Inclusive Voting Law that allows people who do not identify with a binary gender to run for political office.

The legislation requires political parties to change their rules to allow people who do not identify as female or male to be elected to party office.

“This landmark legislation ensures non-binary New Yorkers can fully participate in our democratic system and that the state’s political parties have the opportunity to truly be a reflection of the state’s diversity,” Hochul said in a statement.

The governor also signed other legislation establishing the Lorena Borjas Transgender Equity and Welfare Fund to support “organizations that provide critical services to the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary community.”

While, the fiscal year 2023 budget includes $13.5 million for the Department of Healthan increase of $8 million from the previous fiscal year, to support the LGBTQ+ community.