On January 13, 2014, Governor Chris Christie vetoed a bill which would provide the Transgender and Intersex population of New Jersey with the right to change their birth certificate without the need to undergo Gender Confirmation Surgery. Because these surgeries are often not covered by insurance, they are too frequently unobtainable due to the high financial burden it places on those who desire it. Additionally, not all Trans identified and Intersex people want surgery, and requiring them to undergo physical altercations is unjust and discriminatory.