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ME LD1507

ME LD1507
An Act to Ensure the Accuracy of Vital Records with Respect to Gender


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Introduced
04/05/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
06/15/2023
Passed
06/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/23/2023

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
131st Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act to Ensure the Accuracy of Vital Records with Respect to Gender

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure the accuracy of vital records, such as marriage certificates and death certificates, with respect to an individual's gender identity. It allows for the issuance of a new marriage certificate to reflect a change in a person's gender, and permits the designation of an individual's desired gender identity on their death certificate, even if it differs from the sex assigned at birth. The bill also provides for the sealing of the original marriage certificate when a new one is issued to protect the individual's privacy.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Enacted, Jun 23, 2023 (on 06/23/2023)

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