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 for males and females based on considerations of biology, privacy, safety, and fairness.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that any public entity collecting vital statistics related to sex must classify individuals strictly as male or female, as observed at birth, while allowing for the entry of "unknown" when sex cannot be determined. It clarifies that the intent of the act is not to deny individuals the ability to identify according to their gender identity on state-issued documents. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and includes provisions for severability, ensuring that if any part is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining sections will still stand.

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