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IN HB1199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Borders

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits changing the gender listed on an individual's birth certificate or permanent record made from the birth certificate, effective July 1, 2026

  • Allows gender changes only to correct typographical or clerical errors made by the person filing the certificate or the state department recording the information

  • Permits changing a male designation to female if a DNA test demonstrates the absence of a Y chromosome

  • Permits changing a female designation to male if a DNA test demonstrates the presence of a Y chromosome

  • Amends Indiana Code IC 16-37-2-20; referred to House Committee on Public Health on January 5, 2026

Legislative Description

Birth certificate information.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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