Bill > HB1225

This bill mandates that all birth certificates issued in Oklahoma must accurately reflect a person's biological sex designation as male or female, as identified at the time of birth, and explicitly prohibits the display of gender identity, nonbinary designations, or any symbol representing them, such as the letter "X." The legislation clarifies that previous laws were intended to uphold this biological sex designation on birth certificates and were not meant to allow for changes based on gender identity. It amends existing statutes concerning the filing and amendment of birth certificates to ensure this requirement is consistently applied, including for delayed registrations and new certificates issued due to adoption or legitimation. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.