Bill > SB812

This bill modifies Hawaii's birth certificate law to allow individuals to change their sex designation, including adding a third gender option "X" (non-binary), beginning January 1, 2026. The bill establishes detailed requirements for changing sex designations on birth certificates, which differ slightly for adults and minors. For adults, the applicant must complete a notarized application under penalty of perjury, providing personal information such as full name, date of birth, place of birth, parents' names, contact information, and the requested sex designation. For minors, a parent or legal guardian must submit an application that includes a signed statement from a licensed healthcare provider confirming the change is consistent with the minor's identity. The bill defines an "adult" as someone 18 or older or an emancipated minor, and specifies that the "X" designation represents a third non-binary gender option. The Department of Health is required to create and make available the necessary forms for these applications. This legislation builds upon a 2019 law that expanded gender markers on driver's licenses and state identification cards, aiming to ensure consistency across official documents and provide more inclusive options for individuals to represent their gender identity.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=812&year=2026