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SC S0364

SC S0364
Vital Statistics - Changes to Birth Certificates


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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