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MS HB1375
MS HB1375Birth certificate; prohibit change of sex on unless verified by medical records that sex of child is not what is shown on.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-57-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The State Registrar Of Vital Records From Changing The Sex On A Birth Certificate Unless It Is Clearly An Error That Is Verified By Medical Records From The Time Of Birth Or By A Physician Who Confirms That At The Time Of Birth, The Sex Of The Child Was Not What Is Shown On The Birth Certificate; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to restrict changes to the sex listed on a birth certificate, requiring that any such alteration be verified by medical records from the time of birth or by a physician's confirmation that the sex recorded at birth was incorrect. The State Registrar of Vital Records, who is responsible for maintaining birth certificates, will now have this additional requirement before making any changes to the sex designation on a birth certificate, aiming to ensure accuracy based on initial medical documentation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Andy Boyd (R)*,
Larry Byrd (R)*,
Dan Eubanks (R)*,
Kevin Ford (R)*,
Clay Mansell (R)*,
Steve Massengill (R)*,
Brent Powell (R)*,
Donnie Scoggin (R)*,
Troy Smith (R)*,
Lance Varner (R)*,
Beth Luther Waldo (R)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1375.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1375IN.htm |
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