Pritzker signs proposal to ease ability to change genders on birth certificates Ryan Voyles 2 years ago Gov. JB Pritzker signed off last week on a plan to ease the path for transgender Illinoisans to legally change the gender on their birth certificate.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.