The proposed bill amends Section 1-1-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish clear definitions for sex-based terminology, emphasizing the distinction between "sex" and "gender identity." It defines terms such as "male," "female," "man," "woman," "boy," and "girl," with specific criteria based on biological characteristics observed at birth. The bill asserts that there are only two sexes and that terms related to gender identity do not equate to biological sex. Additionally, it allows public entities to create single-sex spaces based on biological sex for reasons of privacy, safety, and fairness, while also mandating that vital statistics related to sex be recorded as male or female as observed at birth.

The bill also clarifies that its definitions apply only to state law and must align with the Supremacy Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. It states that the intent of the act is not to deny individuals the ability to identify according to their gender identity on state-issued documentation. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still stand.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-1-1
Engrossed: 1-1-1