Bill Summary: HB 5290 - An Act Concerning Intersex Persons

• Adds "intersex" as a protected characteristic under Connecticut's discrimination laws, including in employment, housing, and public accommodations, defined as a condition where an individual is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy or chromosome patterns not fitting typical male or female definitions.

• Allows intersex individuals to designate their sex as "intersex" on state identification documents including motor vehicle operator's licenses and identity cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Permits intersex individuals to change their birth certificate sex designation to "intersex" upon submission of a written request and notarized affidavit from a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or psychologist confirming intersex characteristics.

• Requires state agencies that request sex identification to accept proof from intersex-designated identity cards, licenses, or birth certificates and specify the person's sex as intersex on their documentation.

• Establishes a task force to study when surgery related to intersex status is medically necessary, with findings due to the Public Health Committee by January 1, 2021; most provisions effective October 1, 2020.