Bill > HB257

This bill modifies Hawaii's birth certificate regulations by establishing new rules for sex designation on birth certificates. Specifically, the bill requires that new birth certificates issued by the state include a sex designation based on the individual's genitalia. For adults aged 18 and older, the bill allows amendments to sex designation on birth certificates, but only when confirmed by a physician or physician's assistant who has examined the individual and determined that the current sex designation does not align with the person's genitalia. When such amendments are made, the original birth certificate will be unsealed and the new certificate will be marked as amended. The bill also removes previous language about gender transition medical treatment and simplifies the process for changing sex designation. Importantly, the bill ensures that name changes can be reflected on the new birth certificate and limits the documentation required for such changes. The legislation aims to provide a more straightforward process for individuals seeking to update their birth certificate's sex designation while maintaining a medical verification requirement.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=257&year=2025