What will this bill do?

• The sex designation on a birth record of an individual born in North Dakota may not be amended due to a gender identity change unless:

  • The sex of the individual was listed incorrectly on the original birth record as a result of a scrivener's error or data entry error

  • The sex of the individual was misidentified on the original birth record and the request for correction is accompanied by a copy of the results of chromosomal, molecular, karyotypic, DNA, or genetic testing that identifies the sex of the individual, together with an affidavit from the health care facility, health care professional, or laboratory testing facility that conducted the test or analyzed the test results, attesting to the test results and the accuracy of the test results.

Read the amended bill.

Why is this bill needed?

• A person’s sex is a biological reality that cannot be changed.

• The state has an obligation to ensure the accuracy of vital records like birth certificates. Official documents should require and maintain accurate information that is rooted in facts, not subjective self-perception.

What is the current status of the bill?

HB 1297 was signed into law on May 8th.

Resources

Sex Reassignment Surgery Doesn’t Work: Here’s the Evidence

Don’t Be Fooled: Gender Identity Policies Don’t Follow the Science