Bill > HB2438

This bill amends Arizona's vital records law regarding birth certificate amendments, introducing several key changes. The bill restricts the ability to change a birth certificate's sex designation, explicitly stating that a sex change surgery cannot be used as a basis for modifying the original sex marker. The legislation maintains existing provisions for amending birth certificates through adoption, paternity establishment, and court orders, while adding a new provision that allows corrections when there is compelling evidence of a factual inaccuracy in the original birth certificate entry. The bill requires that such corrections be made without showing the amendment on the face of the certificate, with the Bureau of Vital Records maintaining a separate record of the evidence. Additionally, the bill prohibits commissioners from issuing orders to amend birth certificates under certain circumstances and provides detailed guidelines for retaining or changing parental information during adoption processes. The aim appears to be preserving the integrity of vital records while providing a structured process for necessary amendments, with particular emphasis on protecting the original documentation's accuracy.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82236