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, 44-63-100, 44-63-150, and 63-3-530, which outline the processes for registering and correcting birth records.

In addition to the prohibition on gender changes, the bill also clarifies the procedures for filing petitions related to birth records and the responsibilities of the state registrar in correcting mistakes on birth certificates. Notably, the bill specifies that any corrections made more than one year after the event must be marked as "amended," and it restricts the court's authority to hear cases related to gender changes on birth certificates. The bill 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