The bill H. 3095 seeks to amend several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning birth certificates, specifically to prohibit any changes to the gender of an individual as it appears on the original certificate of birth. The amendments include a clear stipulation that the gender listed on an original birth certificate cannot be amended, modified, corrected, or otherwise changed. This prohibition is reflected in the amendments to Sections 44-63-20, 44-63-150, and 63-3-530, which outline the processes for registering and correcting vital records.

Additionally, the bill modifies the procedures for filing petitions related to birth records, ensuring that while name changes and other details can be addressed, gender changes are explicitly excluded from the court's jurisdiction. The bill emphasizes that any corrections to gender on birth certificates are not permissible, reinforcing the original designation of gender at birth. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 44-63-20
Latest Version: 44-63-20
12/06/2024: 44-63-20