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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-63-100, RELATING TO THE PROCESS THROUGH WHICH A PERSON MAY MAKE CHANGES TO HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GENDER CHANGES TO A PERSON'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE MAY ONLY BE TO CHANGE FROM MALE TO FEMALE OR FROM FEMALE TO MALE AND TO PROVIDE FOR AFFIDAVITS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A PETITION TO MAKE A GENDER CHANGE TO A PERSON'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 44-63-100 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to define key terms related to gender changes, such as "biological sex," "gender," and "gender change procedure." It establishes a process for individuals to petition the family court to change the gender on their birth certificate, requiring affidavits from the petitioner and a licensed physician attesting that the gender change is permanent and complete, except for ongoing maintenance procedures. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Environmental Control to promulgate regulations concerning the required affidavit, and the bill takes effect upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0364&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/364_20230110.htm |
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