The bill amends Section 1-1-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish clear definitions for sex-based terminology, asserting that there are only two sexes—male and female—as observed at birth. It introduces new legal definitions for terms such as "boy," "girl," "man," "woman," "male," "female," and "sex," while deleting previous language that may have allowed for broader interpretations. The bill emphasizes that "gender identity" is not synonymous with "sex" and mandates that public entities collecting vital statistics must classify individuals strictly as male or female based on their sex at birth. Additionally, it allows for the establishment of single-sex spaces by public entities when issues of biology, privacy, safety, or fairness arise.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that while it prohibits discrimination based on sex, it does not prevent the identification of individuals according to their gender identity on state-issued documents. It also states that the definitions provided will only apply to state law and must align with the Supremacy Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. 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