Bill > S1006

This bill allows individuals who are 18 years or older to request modifications to the race designation on their birth certificate through the state office of vital records. The proposed legislation empowers the department of health to establish rules and processes for handling such requests, with a specific focus on using culturally sensitive language and terminology when identifying, modifying, or amending race descriptions. By giving individuals more agency in how their racial identity is documented, the bill aims to provide a more respectful and flexible approach to racial identification on official birth certificates. The changes would take effect immediately upon the bill's passage, enabling eligible individuals to request updates to their birth certificates that better reflect their understanding and perception of their racial identity.

Health and Social Services

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