This bill amends Minnesota law to allow individuals to change or add sex indicators on their birth and death records, as well as to modify marriage records. It introduces new sections in Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections 144.2182 and 144.2183, which define "sex indicator" as a marker that identifies an individual's sex, including non-binary options. The bill outlines the process for requesting changes, which includes submitting documentation such as a medical provider's statement or a court order. It also establishes that the commissioner must provide at least three options for sex indicators, including an "X," and ensures that any previous records are classified as private data.
Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes related to marriage records, specifically sections 517.08, 517.10, and 517.103. It removes certain requirements regarding previous married names and clarifies the process for amending marriage records, allowing for updates to legal names or gender. The local registrar is required to notify individuals when a marriage record is amended, and similar to birth and death records, previous marriage records will be classified as private data. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the inclusivity and accuracy of personal records in Minnesota.