Bill > A2659

This bill revises the procedure for issuing an amended birth certificate for individuals in New Jersey who have undergone a change in sex, making it easier for them to obtain a birth certificate that reflects their current name and sex. Previously, a person had to undergo sex reassignment surgery to get an amended birth certificate, but this bill removes that surgical requirement, now allowing for an amended certificate if the person has received clinically appropriate treatment for gender transition based on contemporary medical standards or has an intersex condition, as certified by a licensed healthcare provider. The bill also clarifies that the application can be submitted by a parent or guardian for a minor, and it specifies that the amended certificate will not be marked as "amended," ensuring it appears as the original. Furthermore, it allows New Jersey courts to issue orders for name changes for residents born in other states or foreign jurisdictions if those places require a court order to amend birth certificates for sex changes, and it outlines procedures for sealing original certificates and related documents, with provisions for breaking the seal by court order or upon request from the individual or their guardian.