The bill amends Section 1-1-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify definitions related to sex-based terminology, asserting that there are only two sexes—male and female—as observed at birth. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "boy," "girl," "man," "woman," "male," "female," and "sex," while deleting outdated language. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining single-sex spaces for privacy, safety, and fairness, and allows public entities to establish such spaces. It also mandates that public entities collecting vital statistics related to sex must classify individuals as male or female based on their sex observed at birth, while allowing for the entry of "unknown" when sex cannot be determined.

Additionally, the bill states that any state law prohibiting discrimination based on sex must ensure fair treatment for both males and females. It clarifies that compliance with the new requirements does not necessitate the collection of sex data unless mandated by law and allows for the collection of additional data points beyond biological sex. The provisions of the act are severable, meaning that if any part is deemed invalid, the remaining sections will still stand. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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