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Introduced
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 44-63-20, 44-63-100, 44-63-150, And 63-3-530, All Relating In Part To Changes To Certificates Of Birth, So As To Prohibit The Amendment, Modification, Correction, Or Other Changes To The Gender Of Individuals As It Appears On The Original Certificate Of Birth, With Exceptions; By Adding Section 44-63-155 So As To Allow Certain Corrections To Be Made To Birth Certificates By Filing A Court Petition Requesting An Appropriate Court Order; By Amending Section 63-7-20, Relating To Terms Defined In The Children's Code, So As To Change The Definition Of "child Abuse Or Neglect"; And For Other Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of South Carolina law to restrict changes to birth certificates and expand definitions related to child protection. Specifically, the bill prohibits individuals from amending, modifying, or changing the gender listed on their original birth certificate, with a narrow exception for correcting a clerical error about a newborn's gender within 30 days of certificate issuance. The bill allows individuals to file a court petition to establish a record of a valid medical condition present at birth, such as intersex traits. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of child abuse to include consenting to gender transition procedures in another jurisdiction that would be prohibited in South Carolina. The legislation also updates family court jurisdiction to prevent hearings on gender changes on birth certificates. The changes are part of a broader effort to restrict gender-related modifications to official documents and medical procedures for minors, with the bill taking effect upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Steven Long (R)*,
Bruce Bannister (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Val Guest (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Davey Hiott (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Travis Moore (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 05/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4515&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4515_20250506.htm |
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