This city just became the first place in the US to issue gender-neutral driver’s licenses

Washington, D.C., became the first U.S. jurisdiction to issue gender-neutral driver's licenses on Tuesday, according to WJLA-TV.

Residents of the nation’s capital who do not identify as a man or a woman may now choose to have an “X” on their driver's licenses instead of "M" for male or "F" for female.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) said in a statement last week announcing the change that the city “has long been a leader in LGBTQ rights and gender issues, and this change is the most recent example of our city’s commitment to inclusivity.”

“The safety and well-being of all Washingtonians is my top priority, and whenever we are presented with an opportunity to improve the lives of residents and better align our policies with DC values, I will take it,” Bowser said. “I hope to see other jurisdictions follow in our footsteps.”

Earlier this month, Oregon became the first state to approve gender-neutral driver's licenses, but it will not begin issuing them until July 3.