Bill S.112 proposes to amend Vermont's vital records law to allow the State Registrar to correct or amend a death certificate to accurately reflect the gender identity of the deceased at the time of death. The bill specifies that such amendments can be requested by a certifying licensed health care professional, medical examiner, hospital, nursing home, or certain family members of the deceased, including spouses, adult children, parents, guardians, adult siblings, or adult grandchildren.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Health to adopt rules for implementing these amendments, which will include guidelines on acceptable documentation for proving gender identity, forms for attestation, and procedures for individuals to predesignate their gender identity. The intent of the General Assembly is to ensure that any conflicting requests regarding gender identity corrections are resolved through careful consideration of evidence. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 18-5202a