Bill > SB947

This bill modifies Hawaii's existing birth certificate regulations to expand the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for creating a new birth certificate. Currently, only physicians can submit such affidavits, but the bill now allows physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to also submit affidavits for birth certificate changes. These affidavits can be submitted in specific circumstances, such as when establishing paternity, following an adoption, or when a person has completed a gender transition. The bill maintains the existing requirements that the healthcare provider must have a bona fide patient relationship, have treated and evaluated the patient, and can attest that the patient's gender does not align with their original birth certificate. Additionally, the bill preserves existing provisions for birth certificate changes in other scenarios, such as court orders establishing or disestablishing parentage, or requests from law enforcement for safety reasons. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, potentially providing more flexibility for individuals seeking to update their birth certificates with more inclusive healthcare provider options.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=947&year=2026