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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
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 the South Carolina Code of Laws to change the process for modifying a person's gender on their birth certificate. The bill defines "gender" and "gender change", and specifies that gender changes on a birth certificate can only be made to correct a clerical error or due to a medically verifiable disorder of sex development within 12 months of birth. The bill outlines the process for a person to petition the family court to establish a delayed birth certificate, including the required documentation and notice to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Environmental Control to promulgate regulations concerning the affidavit required for a gender change request.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee (09:00:00 3/29/2023 Gressette Room 209) (on 03/29/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0623&session=125&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0623 2023-03-14 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/S0623%202023-03-14%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/623_20230314.htm |
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