SB0441

Definition of sex and gender; birth certificates.

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Summary

Definition of sex and gender; birth certificates. Defines "sex" and "gender" for the purposes of the Indiana Code. States that the definition of "sex" and "gender" are meant to be synonymous in the Indiana Code unless specifically defined otherwise and is clarifying language. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles and the Indiana department of health (state department) to update the definition of sex used by the agencies. Requires the state department to: (1) identify birth certificates issued with a change in sex classification by court order; (2) change the sex on the birth certificate back to the originating sex and reissue the birth certificate; and (3) void the superseded document.

Authors

Authored by Senator Byrne

Fiscal Outlook

Title Description Date View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Introduced2025-01-13 Click To View

History

Date Chamber Action
2025-02-04SenateSenator Doriot added as coauthor
2025-01-28SenateSenator Alexander added as coauthor
2025-01-28SenateSenator Johnson T added as second author
2025-01-13SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
2025-01-13SenateAuthored by Senator Byrne