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SC H4515
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Long
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AI Summary
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Prohibits amending, modifying, correcting, or otherwise changing an individual's gender as listed on their original birth certificate in South Carolina
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Allows a clerical error regarding a newborn's gender to be corrected within 30 days after issuance of the birth certificate
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Creates a process for individuals born with intersex traits to file a court petition establishing a record of a valid medical condition present at birth
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Expands the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to include consenting to a child undergoing gender transition procedures in another state that would be prohibited under South Carolina law (Section 44-42-320)
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Removes references to "gender changes" from delayed birth certificate provisions and prohibits family courts from hearing actions to change gender on original birth certificates
Legislative Description
Birth Certificates
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
5/6/2025