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MO SB1570

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patty Lewis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the requirement for a court order and proof of surgical procedure to change the sex designation on a birth certificate for Missouri-born individuals

  • Allows individuals to amend their birth certificate sex designation by submitting a signed statement attesting to a gender identity different from what is currently recorded

  • Permits three sex designation options on amended birth certificates: male, female, or X

  • Removes judicial oversight from the gender marker change process, replacing it with a self-attestation system administered by the state registrar

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to sex designations on birth certificates

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues and Professional Registration2/5/2026

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