Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1589: Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act)

In committee Last action February 15, 2026: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Plain-language summary

HB 1589 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act). Primary sponsor: Martinez, Kris Fair (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 15, 2026): First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Martinez; Kris Fair (Democratic); Gabriel Acevero (Democratic); Bonnie Cullison (Democratic); and 1 more.