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SB1570 • 2026

Modifies provisions relating to sex designations on birth certificates

Modifies provisions relating to sex designations on birth certificates

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Lewis, Patty; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-05
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-05 S309

    Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee

  2. 2026-01-20 S201

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SB 1570 - Under current law, a birth certificate may be amended by a court order to reflect a surgical sex change. This act repeals that provision of law. Under this act, the State Registrar shall amend the birth certificate of a person born in this state to indicate a male, female, or X sex designation upon receipt of a statement signed by the person attesting to a gender identity other than that which is recorded on the birth certificate.
SARAH HASKINS