Birth record amendments and replacement birth records that modify the sex indicated in a minor's original birth record prohibited.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Dotseth and 6 co-sponsors

The bill bans amending or issuing replacement birth certificates for minors to change the sex designation originally listed on the birth record.

Author added Scott

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Purpose of the Bill

HF 3758 prohibits birth record amendments and the issuance of replacement birth certificates that modify the sex indicated in a minor’s original birth record. In other words, once a birth record for a minor is issued with a stated sex, the bill would bar changes to that sex designation through later amendments or replacement records.

Key Provisions and Changes

Prohibition on amendments or replacements that alter sex for minors: The bill forbids amending a minor’s birth record to reflect a different sex than what appeared on the original birth certificate, and it also disallows issuing replacement birth records that show a modified sex designation for the minor.

Scope: Applies specifically to birth records for individuals identified as minors at the time the amendment or replacement record would be issued.

Enforcement/Implementation: The bill would set forth mechanisms to ensure that amendments or replacement records cannot legally reflect a different sex designation for a minor. (Exact enforcement language is not provided in the provided summary, but the intent is to prevent these changes.)

Who Would Be Affected

Minors with birth records: The primary impact is on individuals who are minors and whose birth records currently list a sex designation that could be altered under current practice. The bill would block changes to that designation through amendments or replacement records.

State and local vital records offices: Agencies responsible for issuing birth certificates and maintaining birth records would need to comply with the prohibition, including any processes related to amendments or replacement records.

Families and guardians: Families seeking to amend a minor’s birth record to reflect a different sex designation would be affected, as such changes would be disallowed under this bill.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introductory status: Introduced and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee in late February 2026.

Action history highlights:

2026-02-26: Introduction and first reading; referred to Health Finance and Policy.
2026-03-02: Author added Scott.

Sponsorship:

Primary sponsors or co-sponsors include Jim Joy, Peggy Scott, Marj Fogelman, Krista Knudsen, Elliott Engen, Jeff Dotseth, and Bobbie Harder.

Next steps: As a bill introduced to Health Finance and Policy, it would likely undergo committee review, possible amendments, and floor debates before moving to the full Legislature for consideration. Timeline depends on committee schedules and legislative priorities.

Notes

The summary above reflects the stated objective and general provisions based on the bill’s title and available action history. If enacted, the law would constrain how birth records for minors can be amended or replaced with regard to the sex designation.

For a complete understanding, one should review the exact statutory language, definitions (e.g., what constitutes “minor,” how “sex indicated” is determined, and any exceptions or waivers), and enforcement provisions when the bill’s text is fully drafted and debated in committee.

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