Bill > SF3018

This bill clarifies the court procedure for changing an individual's sex on vital records in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill modifies existing statutes to provide that when an individual applies to change their sex, they must provide a letter from a licensed physician certifying that they have received or are currently receiving clinical treatment for gender transition. If the court grants the application to change an individual's sex, it will direct the Department of Health or applicable vital records agency to amend the individual's birth record. The bill maintains existing requirements that the applicant must have resided in the state for six months and apply through the district court in their county of residence. The court will grant the application unless it finds an intent to defraud or mislead, or other specific legal prohibitions exist. The bill also preserves existing provisions about criminal history reporting for name changes, though certain exceptions remain in place, such as name changes related to marriage licenses or dissolutions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3018&ssn=0&y=2025