Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced today that, effective immediately, the agency will process applications to change sex markers on Montana birth certificates pursuant to a 2022 administrative rule on the subject and consistent with a 2023 law.

"DPHHS must follow the law, and our agency will consequently process requests to amend sex markers on birth certificates under our 2022 final rule," DPHHS Director Charlie Brereton said. "This notification serves to keep the public apprised of the law and what to expect from DPHHS going forward."

The 2022 final ru...