Birth Certificates
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies South Carolina’s birth certificate process. It prohibits changing the gender listed on original birth certificates, except in limited circumstances. The bill allows individuals to petition a court for a corrected birth certificate if there are errors, and it creates a process for correcting birth records related to medical conditions present at birth. It also updates the definition of ‘child abuse or neglect’ in state law.
Key provisions
- Prohibits amending gender on original birth certificates, with exceptions for clerical errors.
- Establishes a process for court-ordered corrections of birth certificates.
- Allows petitions to the family court for records related to medical conditions present at birth.
- Updates the definition of ‘child abuse or neglect’ in the Children’s Code.
- Clarifies procedures for correcting birth certificates more than one year after the event.
- Modifies the definition of ‘child abuse or neglect’ to specifically address female genital mutilation.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking to update their birth certificates.
- Parents and guardians of children.
- Court systems and family courts.
- The Department of Public Health and Environmental Control.
- Healthcare providers
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