The bill amends Section 1-1-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish clear definitions for sex-based terminology, including terms such as "male," "female," "man," "woman," "boy," and "girl." It asserts that there are only two sexes, male and female, as observed at birth, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining single-sex spaces for privacy, safety, and fairness. The bill also states that individuals with differences in sex development (DSDs) are not classified as a third sex but must be accommodated according to existing laws. Additionally, it mandates that public entities collecting vital statistics related to sex must identify individuals as either male or female based on their sex observed at birth.

The bill includes several insertions and deletions to clarify the definitions and implications of sex-based terms. Notably, it deletes the term "Code" from the original text and replaces it with "have the following meanings unless otherwise apparent from the context." It also introduces new definitions for "sex," "boy," "girl," "man," "woman," and others, while removing outdated language. The act is designed to prevent sex discrimination and ensure that public entities can create single-sex environments when necessary. It is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-1-54
Engrossed: 1-1-1
Enrolled: 1-1-1