The bill H. 5207 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding birth certificates by making several key changes. It proposes to replace the term "gender" with "sex" in Section 44-63-100, which pertains to court-ordered changes to birth certificates. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 44-63-95, which prohibits the Department of Public Health from changing an individual's sex on their birth certificate, except in specific circumstances such as correcting clerical errors or addressing misclassifications due to medically verified disorders of sexual development. The bill also includes definitions for terms related to sex and disorders of sexual development.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 59-1-500 to ensure that a student's biological sex is accurately reflected on their official birth certificate, particularly in cases where changes have been made due to clerical errors or medical conditions. The changes aim to clarify the legal framework surrounding birth certificates and the classification of sex, while also establishing strict guidelines for when alterations can be made. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/18/2026: 44-63-100, 44-63-95, 59-1-500
Latest Version: 44-63-100, 44-63-95, 59-1-500