The proposed bill aims to amend existing laws in South Dakota to ensure that birth certificates and certain official documents accurately reflect an individual's biological sex. Key amendments include the requirement for applications for licenses and identification cards to state the applicant's biological sex as defined in the law, which is determined by chromosomes and anatomy at birth. Additionally, the bill mandates that birth certificates must include the child's biological sex and outlines the process for amending this information only through a court order, except in cases of clerical errors identified by healthcare facilities.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for children born with physiological disorders that make their biological sex indeterminate at birth. In such cases, the attending physician is required to make a presumptive determination of the child's biological sex, which can later be amended based on genetic analysis and further evaluation of the child's reproductive anatomy. Overall, the bill emphasizes the importance of accurately documenting biological sex in official records and establishes specific guidelines for making amendments to this information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/05/2025: 32-12-3, 32-12-17.10, 32-12-17.2, 34-25-1.1, 34-25-8, 34-25-51