summary
Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to modernize birth certificates. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize birth certificates by amending the first sentence of the second paragraph in Section 1 of Chapter 46 of the General Laws. The key changes include updating the information recorded on birth certificates, such as the assigned sex of the child, the names and birth information of any parents, and the residence and birth surname of the child's gestational parent. These updates reflect the evolving understanding of family structures and gender identity.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 02/22/2022)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2106 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2106.pdf |
Loading...