Michigan UU Social Justice Network

Protect Trans Michiganders’ Access to Accurate IDs

By MUUSJN on Sunday, December 1st, 2024

During the 8 days of the legislative session left in Lansing, YOU can push for passing House Bills 5300 through 5303, which protect trans Michiganders’ access to accurate IDs, making it as easy for a trans person to change their name as it is for someone getting married. Call and email the people listed below, using the sample script that follows. Personalize the message as you choose.

Sen. Joe Tate, JoeTate@house.mi.gov, 517-373-0857
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, 517-335-7858
Your State Representative: https://www.house.mi.gov/#findARepresentativeForm
Your State Senator: https://senate.michigan.gov/findyoursenator/

Sample call and Email Script:

Hi (TITLE AND LAST NAME): My name is __ from (CITY) and I’m calling to urge your support and advocacy for the immediate vote and passage of House Bills 5300 through 5303 to protect trans Michiganders’ access to accurate IDs. The bills have been sitting in the House for 380 days, and failing to take action could have dire consequences for your trans constituents. Please act now on House Bills 5300 through 5303. Thank you for your service to your constituents.

ALSO, if you’d like to make your voice known at Michigan’s Capitol, join a rally and informal visits to congress on Wednesday Dec. 4, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm. Click the link below to RSVP.