Definition of sex and gender; birth certificates.
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change the sex on the birth certificate back to the originating sex and reissue the birth certificate; and (3) void the superseded document.
2025 Regular Session
"Sex" and "gender" mean the biological classification of male or female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, which is determined by sex genes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to an individual's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience. These terms are to be considered synonymous.This definition is presumptive throughout the Indiana Code unless an alternative definition is clearly stated.
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | Senator Alexander added as coauthor |
| 2025-01-28 | Senator Johnson T added as second author |
| 2025-01-13 | First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services |
| 2025-01-13 | Authored by Senator Byrne |