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TX SB1148
TX SB1148Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Health and Safety Code to require the inclusion of a person's biological sex, as determined by their sex organs, chromosomes, or endogenous profiles, on their birth certificate. The bill also prohibits changes to the listed sex on a minor's birth certificate, except to correct clerical errors, list the original biological sex, or update the sex for a minor whose sex was ambiguous at birth. The bill directs the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules to implement these changes, which will take effect on September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB1148 | 03/09/2021 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB01148I.htm | 03/09/2021 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB01148I.pdf | 03/09/2021 |
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